| A | B |
| Contempt | Disrespect or defiance of the court |
| Purging of Contempt | Post contempt compliance with court order |
| Affidavit | Sworn evidence supporting a motion |
| Notice of Examination | Served personally to examine debtor |
| Judgment | An order to pay a debt |
| Certificate of Judgment | Filed where judgment obtained outside territorial jurisdiction |
| Judgment Creditor | Winner of a collections lawsuit |
| Judgment Debtor | Loser of a collections lawsuit |
| Post-judgment Interest | Interest calculated from date of judgment |
| Writ of Execution | Lien filed with sheriff's office |
| Rule 20 | SCC Enforcement of Orders |
| Periodic Payment | Regular payment on a debt |
| Writ of Delivery | Order to bailiff to recover personal property |
| Consolidation Order | Single payments divided between judgment creditors by order of court |