A postjudgment court order that permits the seizure of a debtor's property that is in the possession of third parties is known to as the ________.

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A writ of garnishment is a postjudgment court order that permits the seizure of a debtor's property in the possession of third parties, such as a bank account or wages from an employer. A writ of attachment is a pre-judgment order that permits the seizure of a debtor's assets to ensure satisfaction of a debt if the debtor loses the lawsuit. A writ of prohibition is an order that prohibits a lower court from continuing to hear a case, and a writ of exigent is not a recognized legal term.

A Postjudgment Court Order That Permits the Seizure of a Debtor's