Monetary Judgement- Civil Case- +250K

[perseus1206]

What is the name of your state? Pennsylvania


I would like some advice on how to handle this situation. In January of 2002 I received a monetary judgement against two defendents in the excess of 250k from the superior court of New Jersey:

Intentional Personal injuries sustained in New Jersey

$100,000 each for pain and suffering
2,500 each for court costs and depositions
15,350 for medical bills
10,000 for punitive damages

Question:

-How long do I have to enter this into a state wide lien?
-How would I register this state wide lien?
-How can I locate what the defendents own (Assets)?
-What would be the smartest approach to this judgement?
(Defendents might file for BK if they hae no assets, also both
defendents are in their mid 20's)
-Should I wait to see if the defendents have some type of asset to go after?


Any feedback from this forum would be greatly appreciated, thank you in advance.

G

 

[JenniferH]

Here is the only info I can give you to help you out:


-What would be the smartest approach to this judgement? Attach bank acct: Note: There is not wage attachment in PA.
(Defendents might file for BK if they hae no assets, also both
defendents are in their mid 20's)
Answer: If debtors file BK you and get discharged, you are SOL.
-Should I wait to see if the defendents have some type of asset to go after? Check with the court to see how long a judgment in that court is good for. Also ask the court if you can do an Examination of the debtor, usually known as an OEX or oral exam.

I don't know if you can do state wide liens, many states lien by county on property or just name of debtor. Check court.

You will need to find out, how I couldn't tell you, other than to hire a PI or ?, the following info:

Own any real estate property
Own any vehicles
Banking Accounts, personal, checking, savings
Are debtors going to inherit anything?


PS: Did you have an atty help you on this?

 

[perseus1206]

YEs I had an attorney help me with this case. He informed me that I would have to look into this further on my own, and if I needed help from him it will cost me. Should I file the state lein on these individuals? I did a little research on the internet and found that some businessess can find if people have assets or property in their name for a fee. Is this safe to do? Is it legal? or should I steer myself away from this. Thank you for your advice, I really appreciate all the help you have gave me.