Judgment Debtor Examination
/ˈdʒʌdʒmənt ˈdɛbɪtər ɪgzæmɪˈneɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A court-ordered proceeding in which a judgment debtor is questioned about their assets and financial affairs to aid in the enforcement of a money judgment.
The creditor requested a judgment debtor examination to locate hidden assets.
Forms
- judgment debtor examination
- judgment debtor examinations
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Commentary
This proceeding is a vital enforcement tool allowing courts to uncover a debtor's assets; precise statutory compliance is essential for validity.
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