Legal FAQs

What is an examination in aid of execution?

An examination in aid of execution is a remedy available to a creditor who has obtained a judgment against a debtor. The main purpose of the examination is to obtain information about the debtor’s ability to pay the judgment. A creditor is therefore entitled to ask and should ask questions about the debtor’s income, assets, and liabilities as well as the debtor’s present, past, and future means to satisfy the judgment.

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