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Today's Terms
Litigant
Definition:
A party to a lawsuit; one engaged in litigation.
Hearing
Definition:
A court proceeding where testimony is given, exhibits are reviewed, and/or legal arguments are made to help a judge decide an issue in a case.
Garnishment
Definition:
A statutory post-judgment proceeding in which a third party who holds property, money or credits belonging to the judgment debtor is required to surrender such property, money or credits (to the extent of the judgment) to the court or sheriff for application against the judgment awarded against the judgment debtor.
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