Enforcement of Judgment
/ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt ʌv ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal process by which a court's judgment is made effective, typically through measures such as garnishment, seizure, or lien to satisfy a debtor's obligations.
The enforcement of judgment allowed the creditor to seize the debtor's property to recover the owed amount.
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- enforcement of judgment
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Commentary
The term refers specifically to post-judgment remedies and procedures designed to compel compliance with a court's decision.
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