Wage garnishment

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Old Dec 4th, 2006, 04:54 PM   #1
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Can a debt collector garnish wages without a order from a court? I was told by a collector that they were taking $230.00 from my next paycheck and every one after that until the debt is paid off. I have not received a judgement againt me for this. Can they do this?
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Old Dec 5th, 2006, 06:14 PM   #2
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No--they have to sue first.

See also http://www.worldlawdirect.com/articl...top_abuse.html
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