If the losing party in a civil case refuses to pay, there are legal mechanisms that can be employed to collect on a judgement. Such things that can be used are: garnishing wages. placing a lien on assets so that when the asset is sold some of the proceeds go to the lienholder (like a house) or attaching certain assets (like money in a bank account).If you had a lawyer represent you in obtaining the judgement, they should be able to help you. If not, contact the court and ask it where you can check for information about how to enforce judgements.Note: There is something called an "asset search" that companies perform for people in your situation. However, you'll have to pay for such a search, so depending on the amount of your judgement, it may or may not be worth your while.