Legal Question in Consumer Law in New Jersey
i had wage garnishment which was paid off through my employer, now i receive a letter from some lawyer stating i owe him money for fees. I don't understand what this is. Can someone explain this to me? Thanks [email protected]
1 Answer from Attorneys
Many credit agreements have terms that include collection costs and attorney fees. Those terms are enforceable and it is not uncommon for a judgment to include an allowance for attorney fees in excess of the fee allowed by statute. That said, a judgment is a judgment. The creditor cannot compel payment of post judgment collection costs unless application is made for modification of the judgment. You can force the issue by demanding that the creditor give you a warrant satisfying the judgment.
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