How do I collect a small claims court judgment from a business?

If you have won a small claims court judgment against a business in Maryland, you have certain remedies available that you can use to collect your money. First, you can have the court impose a Writ of Garnishment, which will require the business to pay its money to you, rather than another creditor. Second, you may be able to file a lien against the business’ assets, which will make it impossible for the business to sell or transfer those assets until you are paid. Finally, you can ask the court to order the business to pay you directly from its bank account. If none of these remedies are successful, then you may be able to take steps to have the business held in contempt of court. In Maryland, a contempt case is handled by the circuit court, which can order the business to pay the judgment or impose a fine. Please note that if a business does not voluntarily obey a court order, a judge may issue an arrest warrant and the business may be subject to seizure and/or a jail sentence. It is important to remember that if you have successfully obtained a small claims court judgment against a business, you will need to take steps to ensure that your court order is enforced. All the remedies discussed above can be used to enforce the judgment and collect the money you are owed.

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