Washington Code 6.19.010 – Definitions
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.
Terms Used In Washington Code 6.19.010
- Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
(1) “Adverse claimant” means a person, other than the judgment debtor or defendant, who claims title or right to possession of property levied on.
(2) “Levying creditor” means the judgment creditor or plaintiff who obtained the writ of execution or attachment under which levy was made.
[ 1987 c 442 § 501.]