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They won in court but never saw a dime — legal experts say options for collecting are very limited
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Hannah McDonald , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This issue is not isolated, as other viewers have come forward with similar problems after a story about a 79-year-old woman who won a $1,500 small claims judgment aired.
In Nashville , some individuals who have won court cases are facing difficulties in collecting their judgments. A woman named Gail Crockett is one such example, having taken a self-proclaimed handyman to court over damage to her property. She was successful in her case, with the judge ordering the handyman to pay for the damages.
However, Crockett has yet to receive any payment. This issue is not isolated, as other viewers have come forward with similar problems after a story about a 79-year-old woman who won a $1,500 small claims judgment aired. Further details about these cases and the challenges of collecting judgments are available from NewsChannel 5 WTVF.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 7, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In Nashville, some individuals who have won court cases are facing difficulties in collecting their judgments. A woman named Gail Crockett is one such example, having taken a self-proclaimed handyman…
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