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===Sue or suit===
===Sue or suit===
* The process of going to court to legally obtain a verdict in favor of the plaintiff.
* The creditor takes legal action against you to get the money owed


===Liens===
===Liens===

Revision as of 21:34, 14 November 2004

Definitions and Common Terms

Garnishee or Garnishment

  • A creditor legally takes money from your paycheck.

Sue or suit

  • The creditor takes legal action against you to get the money owed

Liens

Liquidation

Consolidation

Bankruptcy

    *Chapter 7
    *Chapter 13