Judgment creditor
A person or entity in whose favour a court has granted judgment and who may be entitled to enforce that judgment.
Definition
A judgment creditor can use lawful enforcement steps only through the correct court process. The practical review should check the judgment, case number, parties, amount, interest, costs, service history, payments received, settlement offers, sheriff steps, warrant or writ, and whether rescission, variation, appeal, prescription, or settlement issues affect enforcement.
Key takeaways
A person or entity in whose favour a court has granted judgment and who may be entitled to enforce that judgment.
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What does Judgment creditor mean?
A person or entity in whose favour a court has granted judgment and who may be entitled to enforce that judgment.
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