civil judgments
Non-criminal court decisions
Civil judgments are official court decisions in non-criminal cases—lawsuits between individuals, businesses, or other entities.
A civil judgment typically orders one party to pay money damages or take specific action: The court entered a civil judgment of $50,000 against the defendant.
Unlike criminal verdicts, civil judgments don't result in imprisonment but can lead to wage garnishment, property liens, or seized assets if unpaid.
- writ of executionCourt order authorizing property seizure
- money damagesFinancial compensation from lawsuit
- garnishmentCourt-ordered debt collection
- wage garnishmentForced paycheck withholding for debt
- defendantParty facing charges
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