Judgment Debtor
/ˈdʒʌdʒmənt ˈdɛtər/
Definitions
- (n.) A person or entity against whom a court has entered a judgment for the payment of money or other performance and who is liable to satisfy that judgment.
The judgment debtor failed to pay the sum awarded by the court within the specified time.
Forms
- judgment debtor
- judgment debtors
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Commentary
The term specifically identifies the party obliged to fulfill a court-ordered judgment, distinguishing them from the judgment creditor who benefits from the judgment.
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