A court judgment versus an unpaid bill

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1. An invoice is not a judgment

   Enforcement tools usually need a court order.

2. If you are starting the court piece

   Small Claims Form 7A or Superior Court Form 14A, depending on amount and claim type.

3. If you were served with a claim

   Use Form 9A or Form 18A. Missing that step is how an unpaid bill becomes a garnishment.

Official law on this site: collection-agencies-your-rights.

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