Definition:
Garnishment is a judicial proceeding in which a creditor or potential creditor asks the court to order a third party to turn over to the creditor property (such as wages or bank accounts) held by that party, in payment of debts to the creditor.
For example, the prevailing party in small claims court may ask the Court to garnish the wages of the losing party, to force payment of the amounts owed.
Also Known As: Wage Execution
