Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Illinois

I have a judgment against me by the city of Chicago. My court date is not until next month but they contacted my bank and put a hold on my funds. When I called and asked why they did this before my court date I was told because they want to take care of it now. Can they do this?


Asked on 12/30/10, 12:32 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Shell Bleiweiss Law Offices of Shell J. Bleiweiss

If they have a judgment against you they can freeze bank accounts sufficient to pay it. It is not clear from your question why you have a further court date.

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Answered on 1/04/11, 2:35 pm
Burton Padove Indiana and Illinois Lawyer, Burton A. Padove

Shell's explanation is correct. They can also garnish wages if they know where you work. The hearing next month is a post judgment proceeding to ask you questions about your assets.

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Answered on 1/07/11, 4:06 am


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