Terms Used In Michigan Laws 600.8410a

  • Garnishment: Generally, garnishment is a court proceeding in which a creditor asks a court to order a third party who owes money to the debtor or otherwise holds assets belonging to the debtor to turn over to the creditor any of the debtor
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
   A writ of garnishment issued by the small claims division of the district court remains in effect as to periodic payments as provided in section 4012.