What happens if a judgment is not paid in small claims court?

If a judgment is not paid after a small claims court ruling in West Virginia, the court can issue a civil judgment. This means that if the court rules in favor of one party over the other in a small claims court dispute, the party who was found at fault must pay the other party an amount determined by the court. If they do not, the court can issue a civil judgment that requires the party found at fault to pay the other party within a certain time frame. If the defendant does not pay the amount due, the plaintiff can then take steps to enforce the judgment. Common options for enforcing the judgment include wage garnishment, attaching a lien to the party’s property, or even placing the party in jail. It is also possible to negotiate a payment plan with the other party to make sure the amount owed is paid in full.

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