Debtor's Transport

[JC11221]

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

If a judgement has been granted against a debtor who's only income is public assistance can a lien be put on the debtor's motor vehicle?

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Originally Posted by JC11221

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

If a judgement has been granted against a debtor who's only income is public assistance can a lien be put on the debtor's motor vehicle?

Here are the personal property exemptions

Personal Property: Bibles and books up to $50, enough food to last 60 days, schoolbooks, pictures, clothing, tableware, crockery and cooking utensils, church pew, stoves, fuel to last 60 days, sewing machine, furniture, refrigerator, TV, radio, wedding ring, watch to $35.00, burial place, pet and pet food to last 60 days, but not to exceed $450, with total amount not to exceed $5,000 [Civil Practice Law and Rules 5205(1)-(6)]; motor vehicle up to $2,400 [Debtor and Creditor 282(1); burial plot up to 1/4 acre [Civil Practice Law and Rules 5206(f)]; health aids, unlimited amount [Civil Practice Law and Rules 5205(h)]; cash, the lesser of $2,500 or $5,000 as an annuity, in lieu of real estate exemption [Debtor and Creditor 283(2)]; farm machinery and team with food for 60 days and business furniture, instruments and books up to $600 total [Civil Practice Law and Rules 5205(a)(7)]; wrongful death recoveries, amount needed for support [Debtor and Creditor 282(3)(ii)]; personal injury recoveries up to $7,500 [Debtor and Creditor 282(3)(iii)]; lost earnings recoveries, amount needed for support [Debtor and Creditor 282(3)(iv)]; security deposits, unlimited amount [Civil Practice Law and Rules 5205(g)]; uniforms, equipment and arms required for military, unlimited amount [Civil Practice Laws and Rules 5205(e)]