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===Garnishee or Garnishment=== | ===Garnishee or Garnishment=== | ||
*A creditor legally | *A creditor can legally take money from your paycheck. | ||
===Sue or suit=== | ===Sue or suit=== | ||
Revision as of 20:37, 14 November 2004
Definitions and Common Terms
Garnishee or Garnishment
- A creditor can legally take money from your paycheck.
Sue or suit
- The creditor takes legal action against you to get the money owed
Liens
- The creditor can legally claim the property of the debtor until the debt is paid by placing a lien on the property
Liquidation
Consolidation
Bankruptcy
*Chapter 7
*Chapter 13