Garnishment Definition

gärnĭsh-mənt
noun
A proceeding by which a creditor plaintiff seeks to attach money or property in the possession of a third party in order to satisfy a debt owed by the defendant.
Webster's New World
A decoration; embellishment.
Webster's New World
A court order directing a third party to make such property available.
American Heritage
In litigation, a judicial process in which a creditor seeks the seizure of a debtor’s property, held in possession by a third party.
Webster's New World Law
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Other Word Forms of Garnishment

Noun

Singular:
garnishment
Plural:
garnishments

Garnishment Sentence Examples

  • The homestead of a householder or head of a family to the value of $2000 and properly recorded is exempt from levy, seizure, garnishment or forced sale, except for purchase money, for services of a labouring person or mechanic, for liabilities incurred by a public officer, fiduciary or attorney for money collected, for taxes, for rent or for legal fees of a public officer.

  • Other secured debt can result in a garnishment of wages, so arrange workable payment plans for debt such as student loans, health bills and child support.

  • On the other hand, if you have the means to repay your debt, and lenders can prove this, the courts may side with the lender and continue the garnishment or lien process.

  • A garnishment occurs when the court contacts your employer directly and requires your employer to withdraw funds from each of your paychecks to pay to the lender directly.

  • As long as the non-custodial parent's place of work is known, the garnishment can take place automatically.

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Words Starting With

GGAGAR

Words Ending With

TNTENT

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Words Starting With G and Ending With T

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11 Letter Words11 Letter Words Starting With G11 Letter Words Ending With T