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    lburkett Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 5, 2009, 02:48 PM
    Money owed to me from a friend
    When I was about 20 years old I made the mistake in co-signing a loan for a car for my friend. That friend later bailed on her responsibilities and to make a long story short I had to pay for the car in full in the amount of $8,000. I took her to small claims court in Winchester VA and we settled out of court for the full amount with the payments being $500 a month. Within the first three months she started paying less then the original agreement and then stopped paying all together. She still owes me $6,800. The courts basically told me that all I can do is refile the paper work and treat it like a new case. My only concern is that she will once again fail to pay me the money that is owed to me. What can I do to make sure that I receive the money that is owed to me? Help!
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    Feb 5, 2009, 02:51 PM

    Since you settled out of court, yes you need to refile. This time get the judgement before you settle. With the judgement you can garnish her wages and/or attach her bank accounts.
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