Garnishment
A legal process where a court orders a third party to withhold funds from a debtor to repay a debt or judgment.
What is Garnishment?
Garnishment is a legal process where a court orders a third party, such as an employer or bank, to withhold funds from a debtor’s wages or accounts to satisfy a judgment or debt.
Why It Matters?
It ensures creditors can collect owed amounts, enforces court judgments, and provides a structured method to recover debts.
Example
After winning a lawsuit, a creditor obtains a garnishment order requiring the debtor’s employer to withhold a portion of wages until the debt is fully paid.
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