As used in this chapter: (1) “Foreign judgment” means any judgment, decree or order of a court of the United States or of any state or territory which is entitled to full faith and credit in this state.

Terms Used In Washington Code 6.36.010

  • Foreign judgment: means any judgment, decree or order of a court of the United States or of any state or territory which is entitled to full faith and credit in this state. See Washington Code 6.36.010
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
(2) “Register” means to file a foreign judgment in a court of this state.
(3) “Levy” means to take control of or create a lien upon property under any judicial writ or process whereby satisfaction of a judgment may be enforced against such property.
(4) “Judgment debtor” means the party against whom a foreign judgment has been rendered.
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