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The modern court system in the State of Texas provides generous protections for judgment debtors, dating back to the state’s pioneer history where it once served as a safe haven from debtors seeking to escape the harsh judgments of courts “back east.” However, the protections of exempt property, codified in the Texas Constitution, and in

Lawsuits can be unexpected and overwhelming. It is not uncommon for a debtor-turned-defendant in a lawsuit, with their hectic schedule of work, family, and other obligations, to completely miss that they’ve been sued, particularly by a judgment creditor. Another piece of mail holding a citation and petition from a Texas court goes into a pile

In the modern business context, it is unusual to see major deals made without being put in writing. However, there are still holdouts, and both handshake agreements and verbal agreements still exist. As a New York Times writer commented in 1997, handshakes are a “big reason the airline industry does not feel threatened by the

The modern court system in the State of Texas provides many protections for judgment debtors and navigating the post-judgment collection process can be overwhelming whether the judgment is from state court, the federal district court, or out-of-state and you still need to domesticate your judgment in Texas. One of the best tools in your toolbox

If you are awarded a judgment from another state (a foreign judgment), then a “judgment domestication” must be initiated with your county clerk’s office. This article covers the details and stipulations surrounding the enforcement of foreign judgments. Can a Judgment Be Enforced in Another State? So, can a judgment in one state be enforced in