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There are many general contractors in the State of Texas, a result of people here being entrepreneurial, handy, and not having to be bonded as in some other states. Can a Contractor Withhold Payment to a Subcontractor? Although it isn’t legal, it is certainly possible that a general contractor will withhold payment from one or

Can a Judgment in One State Be Enforced in Another? A judgment in one state can be enforced in another state because decisions of a court in State A are given “full faith and credit” in State B under the United States Constitution and accompanying federal and state statutes. The need for enforcement of judgments

There are two ways that a creditor can obtain a judgment against a debtor. In the context of litigation, the two individuals or entities are also called the plaintiff (creditor) and the defendant (debtor). The first way for the plaintiff/creditor to get a judgment against a defendant/debtor is for the factfinder – a judge or

The modern court system in the State of Texas provides many protections for judgment debtors. Navigating the post-judgment collection process can be overwhelming whether the judgment is from state court, the federal district court, or out-of-state. After countless demand letters go ignored, judgment creditors often must return to even more litigation in hopes of getting

A judgment – whether from civil court, a divorce decree, probate court, bankruptcy court or another type in the State of Texas – is a real piece of property and a thing of value. Can I Sell My Judgment to a Collection Agency? Like other forms of property, judgments can be legally bought and sold.

If you are facing judgment from a creditor, you should know that the State of Texas offers a variety of protections of property for average income families. This protection has legal roots dating back to the state’s first settlers, who themselves were often seeking to escape the burdens of judgments and start fresh. Curious as