California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP

CCP §720.030: “Debtor” means the judgment debtor or, in the case of a levy under a writ of attachment or prejudgment writ of possession of personal property, the defendant.

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This statute defines 'debtor' as either a judgment debtor or, in attachment or prejudgment possession cases, the defendant being levied against.

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“Debtor” means the judgment debtor or, in the case of a levy under a writ of attachment or prejudgment writ of possession of personal property, the defendant.

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