Judgment debtor
A person or entity against whom a court has granted judgment requiring payment, performance, or another enforceable obligation.
Definition
A judgment debtor may face execution, attachment, emoluments deductions, financial enquiries, interest, costs, and credit-record consequences. The first documents to check are the judgment, case number, parties, amount, service history, payment record, warrant or writ, and whether rescission, variation, appeal, or settlement is possible.
Key takeaways
A person or entity against whom a court has granted judgment requiring payment, performance, or another enforceable obligation.
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Related legal problems
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Common situations
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Judgment debt
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Resources and guides
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What does Judgment debtor mean?
A person or entity against whom a court has granted judgment requiring payment, performance, or another enforceable obligation.
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