California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP

CCP §688.040: For the purpose of this article, as used in this title: (a) “Judgment creditor” or “creditor” means the state or the department or agency of the state seeking to collect the liability.

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This statute defines 'judgment creditor' or 'creditor' as the state or its departments and agencies that seek to collect a liability.

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For the purpose of this article, as used in this title: (a) “Judgment creditor” or “creditor” means the state or the department or agency of the state seeking to collect the liability. (b) “Judgment debtor” or “debtor” means the debtor from whom the liability is sought to be collected.

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