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    Jun 25, 2012, 10:42 AM
    Can anyone garnish your wages
    Can a so-called friend have your wages garnished even though the person has nothing in writing that a personal loan was made?
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    Jun 25, 2012, 10:54 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by cherylsmith9594 View Post
    Can a so-called friend have your wages garnished even though the person has nothing in writing that a personal loan was made?
    If they go to court and get a judgement against you... then yes.

    All they have to do is convince the court to ITS standards of proof.
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    Jun 25, 2012, 10:57 AM
    A garnishment is a court order. So it requires a judgment in court to issue one. A personal loan can be proven other than by a note, but its not easy.
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