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    Oct 8, 2010, 07:13 AM
    Small claims case, costs awarded, but remain unpaid
    Hi, I won a small claims case as the defendant. The judge awarded my costs but the claimant has not paid me. How do I start to enforce this? I haven't done anything about it as he made an appeal so asked for a stay, appeal was dismissed, think he has exhausted every avenue now and I want my money or it going down on his file as unpaid. He is able to pay by the way, it is a small amount. All info much appreciated.
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    Oct 8, 2010, 07:21 AM

    You would get a writ of execution and seize his assets: bank accounts, etc.
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    Oct 8, 2010, 07:24 AM
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    Thanks for that, do I ring the court to get the forms to fill in? I've never done anything like this before.
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    Oct 8, 2010, 07:27 AM

    Yes, either call the clerk of court or look online.

    You might want to get a small claims handbook, if available from the clerk, because it's complocated. You will need to get the clerk issue the writ and find a process server to seize the property. Wage garnishment is also available in most states.
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