Glossary Term
Writ of Garnishment
Definition
A court order directing a third party holding the debtor's property — usually a bank — to freeze and turn over funds to satisfy a judgment. It reaches assets the creditor cannot grab directly.
Hypothetical
After winning a judgment, a creditor serves the debtor's bank with a writ of garnishment. The bank freezes the account and, unless the debtor successfully objects, pays the balance toward the judgment.