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    navyblue Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 20, 2006, 05:28 AM
    Collection Agency question
    I was sued by a collection agency and on the judgement from the court it says we owe 896.00. I was to pay 350.00 a month until paid in full which if I am just paying the 896.00... I would be finished this month. However, even though the judgement was for 896.00, the agency claims I owe them over 2500.00 because of legal fees. They say they will garnish my wages if I do not pay the total amount. I was wondering if I pay the total judgement of 896.00 can they still garnish my wages for an amount that is NOT stated on the court judgement? Thank you.
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    Dec 20, 2006, 05:43 AM
    Hello navy:

    Nope. Alert your HR department, and KEEP your receipts.

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    Dec 20, 2006, 07:08 AM
    While they can sue for court costs, it has to be part of the original suit and the amount listed in the judgement.

    If it was not (and I would check the judgement paperwork carefully) then they would have to go back to court to amend the judgement. How likely they are to win I'm not sure. But I would call their bluff on it.
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    Dec 22, 2006, 02:50 PM
    Thank you so much for your help. I looked through paperwork.. no where does it say I owe extra so they will be getting the balance I believe is due. Thanks again!
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