Fillable forms can be found under the Civil Forms section of the Missouri Courts website here.
Garnishor – A party to a lawsuit that has obtained a money judgment against another party, and issues a garnishment for collection of said judgment.
Judgment Debtor – A party to a lawsuit that has had a money judgment entered against them, making their wages, bank accounts and other assets subject to garnishment and/or execution.
Garnishee – The employer, bank or other institution that has possession of assets of the judgment debtor (wages, bank accounts, etc.) that are subject to garnishment.
Pro Se – A party representing themselves in a lawsuit without the assistance of an attorney of record.
Please note: When proceeding as either a Pro Se Plaintiff or Pro Se Defendant, you are representing to the court that you understand the law and legal procedures that need to be followed in your type of case, and you are fully capable of representing yourself.
The clerk’s office cannot give you legal advice or assist you with any documents that need to be filed.
If you are unable to proceed on your own, you will need to consult an attorney.
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