# Writ of Garnishment

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RZqH7JNatWEJopG8p0ApwM

## Labels

**Preferred Label:** Garnishment Order

**Alternative Labels:**

- Attachment of Earnings Order
- Earnings Attachment Order

## Definition

A Writ of Garnishment is a legal mechanism whereby a court orders a third party to withhold funds they owe to the debtor and to direct the payment to the creditor instead. It's commonly used to collect on a judgment by seizing wages, bank account funds, or other assets that are in the hands of someone other than the debtor.

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RCSOFJGFjyBIx52S43z5Vzc

## See Also

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R7OJQHant3Dx172WXuPbWgx
- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/ROjlFsq58MnIV2nxc0IvNu

**Deprecated:** False