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Re: Off topic - Physical enforcement of court order (Mike Zeno)<br></div><div dir="ltr"> 2. Re: Off topic - Physical enforcement of court order<br></div><div dir="ltr"> (Craig Gourley)<br></div><div dir="ltr"> 3. Re: Off topic - Physical enforcement of court order<br></div><div dir="ltr"> (Timothy Steen)<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">----------------------------------------------------------------------<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Message: 1<br></div><div dir="ltr">Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2026 00:30:45 +0000<br></div><div dir="ltr">From: "Mike Zeno" <<a href="mailto:mikez@zenolawfirm.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mikez@zenolawfirm.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">To: WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Subject: Re: [WSBARP] Off topic - Physical enforcement of court order<br></div><div dir="ltr">Message-ID:<br></div><div dir="ltr"> <<a href="mailto:IA0PPF6B1509CD7C230CC6153B7C1336FB1B198A@IA0PPF6B1509CD7.namprd18.prod.outlook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IA0PPF6B1509CD7C230CC6153B7C1336FB1B198A@IA0PPF6B1509CD7.namprd18.prod.outlook.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr"> <br></div><div dir="ltr">Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Getting the sheriff out there doesn't sound like a bad idea. Sheriff will physically hold "financial" person at bay while you walk out with computer and records. It's not immediately clear to me how to get from court order to getting the sheriff out there, though. While contempt is the right remedy for refusal to obey an order, you'll need some sort of writ to engage the sheriff. Could be a writ of replevin, maybe.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">The Law Office of G. Michael Zeno, Jr., P.S.<br></div><div dir="ltr">T: (425) 947-8050 F: (425) 947-8052<br></div><div dir="ltr">135 Lake Street S., Suite 257<br></div><div dir="ltr">Kirkland, WA 98033<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Confidential/Privileged Communication: This email and any attachments are confidential, privileged and intended only for the intended recipient(s). Unauthorized disclosure, copying, distribution or use of this email is prohibited. 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You should seek advice based on your particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">From: <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> <<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> On Behalf Of Craig Gourley<br></div><div dir="ltr">Sent: Monday, February 2, 2026 1:04 PM<br></div><div dir="ltr">To: WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Subject: [WSBARP] Off topic - Physical enforcement of court order<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Good afternoon listmates. Not sure what to do with this one. Family business has been run for almost 40 years. One party has operated the physical side while other party handled all the accounting etc. Recently it has come to light that financial side has not been paying bills, taxes etc and all the money is gone. Taxes and penalties alone run into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Some speculation of mental decline on the financial side but many acts are obviously intentional. Financial side has removed or blocked operations side from access to bank accounts and communication with tax authorities. Operational side has zero access to physical records and most electronic records. Taxes are due including W2s etc, We obtained a court order for financial side to immediately surrender physical possession of all company records to the newly hired company accountant. Financial side refuses to respond. Basically total silence and no compliance. What now? We can get a co<br></div><div dir="ltr"> ntempt order but we expect that It will also be ignored. Essentially anything short of showing up with a Sherriff and physically forcing a turnover of records will be ignored. Financial side works out of their house just to add an additional layer of complexity. Court orders seem to be a toothless tiger and I can't see a judge ordering an 83 year old lady to jail for contempt, even if she deserves it. Any great ideas?<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">GOURLEY LAW GROUP<br></div><div dir="ltr">THE EXCHANGE CONNECTION<br></div><div dir="ltr">SNOHOMISH ESCROW<br></div><div dir="ltr">P.O. Box 1091<br></div><div dir="ltr">Snohomish, WA 98291<br></div><div dir="ltr">PH: (360) 568-5065 (800) 291-8401<br></div><div dir="ltr">Fax: (360) 568-8092<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic mail transmission may contain legally privileged, confidential information belonging to the sender. The information is intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. 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I like it!<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone<br></div><div dir="ltr">Get Outlook for Android<<a href="https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">________________________________<br></div><div dir="ltr">From: <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> <<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> on behalf of Mike Zeno <<a href="mailto:mikez@zenolawfirm.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mikez@zenolawfirm.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Sent: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 7:30:45 PM<br></div><div dir="ltr">To: WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Subject: Re: [WSBARP] Off topic - Physical enforcement of court order<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Getting the sheriff out there doesn?t sound like a bad idea. Sheriff will physically hold ?financial? person at bay while you walk out with computer and records. It?s not immediately clear to me how to get from court order to getting the sheriff out there, though. While contempt is the right remedy for refusal to obey an order, you?ll need some sort of writ to engage the sheriff. Could be a writ of replevin, maybe.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">The Law Office of G. Michael Zeno, Jr., P.S.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">T: (425) 947-8050 F: (425) 947-8052<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">135 Lake Street S., Suite 257<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Kirkland, WA 98033<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Confidential/Privileged Communication: This email and any attachments are confidential, privileged and intended only for the intended recipient(s). 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You should seek advice based on your particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">From: <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> <<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> On Behalf Of Craig Gourley<br></div><div dir="ltr">Sent: Monday, February 2, 2026 1:04 PM<br></div><div dir="ltr">To: WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Subject: [WSBARP] Off topic - Physical enforcement of court order<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Good afternoon listmates. Not sure what to do with this one. Family business has been run for almost 40 years. One party has operated the physical side while other party handled all the accounting etc. Recently it has come to light that financial side has not been paying bills, taxes etc and all the money is gone. Taxes and penalties alone run into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Some speculation of mental decline on the financial side but many acts are obviously intentional. Financial side has removed or blocked operations side from access to bank accounts and communication with tax authorities. Operational side has zero access to physical records and most electronic records. Taxes are due including W2s etc, We obtained a court order for financial side to immediately surrender physical possession of all company records to the newly hired company accountant. Financial side refuses to respond. Basically total silence and no compliance. What now? We can get a co<br></div><div dir="ltr"> ntempt order but we expect that It will also be ignored. Essentially anything short of showing up with a Sherriff and physically forcing a turnover of records will be ignored. Financial side works out of their house just to add an additional layer of complexity. Court orders seem to be a toothless tiger and I can?t see a judge ordering an 83 year old lady to jail for contempt, even if she deserves it. Any great ideas?<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">GOURLEY LAW GROUP<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">THE EXCHANGE CONNECTION<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">SNOHOMISH ESCROW<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">P.O. Box 1091<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Snohomish, WA 98291<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">PH: (360) 568-5065 (800) 291-8401<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Fax: (360) 568-8092<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic mail transmission may contain legally privileged, confidential information belonging to the sender. The information is intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking any action based on the contents of this electronic mail is strictly prohibited. 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You could likely also include payment of costs and fees to accomplish the replevin.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Best,<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Tim<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Timothy E. Steen<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Attorney | Anderson Hunter Law Firm<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">2707 Colby Avenue #1001 | Everett, WA 98201<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">P. (425) 252-5161<tel:+14252525161> | D. (425) 303-3125<tel:+14253033125> | F. 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Thank you.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">________________________________<br></div><div dir="ltr">From: <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> <<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> on behalf of Craig Gourley <<a href="mailto:craig@glgmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">craig@glgmail.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Sent: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 4:47:38 PM<br></div><div dir="ltr">To: WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Subject: Re: [WSBARP] Off topic - Physical enforcement of court order<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Had not thought of replevin.. I like it!<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone<br></div><div dir="ltr">Get Outlook for Android<<a href="https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">________________________________<br></div><div dir="ltr">From: <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> <<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> on behalf of Mike Zeno <<a href="mailto:mikez@zenolawfirm.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mikez@zenolawfirm.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Sent: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 7:30:45 PM<br></div><div dir="ltr">To: WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Subject: Re: [WSBARP] Off topic - Physical enforcement of court order<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Getting the sheriff out there doesn?t sound like a bad idea. Sheriff will physically hold ?financial? person at bay while you walk out with computer and records. It?s not immediately clear to me how to get from court order to getting the sheriff out there, though. While contempt is the right remedy for refusal to obey an order, you?ll need some sort of writ to engage the sheriff. Could be a writ of replevin, maybe.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">The Law Office of G. Michael Zeno, Jr., P.S.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">T: (425) 947-8050 F: (425) 947-8052<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">135 Lake Street S., Suite 257<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Kirkland, WA 98033<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Confidential/Privileged Communication: This email and any attachments are confidential, privileged and intended only for the intended recipient(s). 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You should seek advice based on your particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor.<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">From: <a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> <<a href="mailto:wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> On Behalf Of Craig Gourley<br></div><div dir="ltr">Sent: Monday, February 2, 2026 1:04 PM<br></div><div dir="ltr">To: WSBA Real Property Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wsbarp@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br></div><div dir="ltr">Subject: [WSBARP] Off topic - Physical enforcement of court order<br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Good afternoon listmates. Not sure what to do with this one. Family business has been run for almost 40 years. One party has operated the physical side while other party handled all the accounting etc. Recently it has come to light that financial side has not been paying bills, taxes etc and all the money is gone. Taxes and penalties alone run into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Some speculation of mental decline on the financial side but many acts are obviously intentional. Financial side has removed or blocked operations side from access to bank accounts and communication with tax authorities. Operational side has zero access to physical records and most electronic records. Taxes are due including W2s etc, We obtained a court order for financial side to immediately surrender physical possession of all company records to the newly hired company accountant. Financial side refuses to respond. Basically total silence and no compliance. What now? We can get a co<br></div><div dir="ltr"> ntempt order but we expect that It will also be ignored. 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