| 释义 |
`1`garnishment`2`
"LAW.COM Dictionary":
n. the entire process of petitioning for and getting a court order directing a person or entity (garnishee) to hold funds they owe to someone who allegedly is in debt to another person, often after a judgment has been rendered. Usually the actual amounts owed have not been figured out or are to be paid by installments directly or through the sheriff.
See also: garnish garnishee |