Collection of Judgment
/ˌkɒlɛkʃən əv ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The compulsory process of enforcing a court's judgment through legal means such as seizure or garnishment.
The creditor initiated a collection of judgment to recover the awarded damages.
Forms
- collection of judgment
- collection of judgments
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Commentary
This term specifically refers to the procedural mechanisms used to recover amounts awarded in judgments, rather than the judgment itself.
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