Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Pennsylvania

Garnishment of wages in Penna

can an out of state credit card company have wages garnished in Pa? name of card company is chase manhattan.

Can this credit card company send letters to my employer and can they call and talk to my employer on the phone to demand money?


Asked on 10/19/01, 11:52 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Brandon Barnett Brandon J. Barnett Attorney At Law

Re: Garnishment of wages in Penna

Most collection firms and even some employers do not know the wage garnishment is not allowed in Pennsylvania. Also you have right under the FCCA which is a federal act that protects consumers.

One letter from my office should get Citicorp off your back.

Brandon Barnett, Esq. 412-916-1677

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Answered on 11/23/01, 10:59 pm


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