Post-Judgment Enforcement
/ˈpoʊst ˈdʒʌdʒmənt ɛnˈfɔːrsmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal processes and procedures used to enforce a court's judgment after it has been rendered.
The creditor initiated post-judgment enforcement to collect the debt awarded by the court.
- (n.) Actions including seizure of assets, garnishment of wages, or liens employed to satisfy a judgment debtor's financial obligations.
Post-judgment enforcement measures such as wage garnishment were used to recover the damages.
Forms
- post-judgment enforcement
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Commentary
Post-judgment enforcement is distinct from pre-judgment remedies, focusing exclusively on actions taken after a court has issued a final judgment.
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