Garnishment
/ˈɡɑːrnɪʃmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal process by which a creditor collects what a debtor owes by seizing assets or wages directly from a third party.
The creditor initiated garnishment to collect unpaid debts from the employee's wages.
Forms
- garnishments
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Commentary
Garnishment is often statutory and requires strict adherence to procedural rules to protect parties' rights.
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