Collection agency demanding court costs

[Chickenlittle78]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Idaho - Collection agency sued 2 1/2 years ago for money owed to an internet service provider. I was in the process of moving to another city 200 miles away, did not appear in court, collection agency received judgement for $293. I have no intention of paying it. Collection agency is now sending nasty letters demanding $158 in court costs, plus an additional fee of $175. Can they actually sue me again for court costs they incurred from the original suit and judgement?

 

[quincy]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

You can use the "edit post" feature to add text and the name of your state to your original post, Chickenlittle.

If a collection agency has found it necessary to file suit against a debtor and the suit winds up in court (i.e., no settlement is reached prior to trial), the agency is entitled to collect along with any judgment their court costs and attorney fees.

 

[Zigner]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Idaho - Collection agency sued 2 1/2 years ago for money owed to an internet service provider. I was in the process of moving to another city 200 miles away, did not appear in court, collection agency received judgement for $293. I have no intention of paying it. Collection agency is now sending nasty letters demanding $158 in court costs, plus an additional fee of $175. Can they actually sue me again for court costs they incurred from the original suit and judgement?

The judgment is for $293 + court costs (filing fees, service fee, etc.) So, their request for the judgment amount + costs is likely correct. I'm not sure what the $175 is.