This law is simply giving a specific name to a set of rules about how court judgments are enforced in California. It's like calling this collection of legal rules the 'Enforcement of Judgments Law.'

This law states that the definitions provided in this chapter should be used to interpret and understand the rules and terms in this title, except when a specific provision or situation requires a different interpretation.

This law states that the term "account debtor" refers to the definition provided in another section of the Commercial Code, specifically Section 9102(a)(3). It's essentially pointing you to look there for a detailed explanation.

This law explains what an "Affidavit of Identity" is. It is a statement by the person owed money by a court judgment, done under oath, to identify different names the debtor might use. This is filed with the court when trying to enforce the judgment. The affidavit must mention the case details, the debtor's identified names, and how the creditor found these names. It cannot include names of people or companies not specifically named in the judgment.

This law section explains that 'chattel paper' is defined by referring to a specific definition found in another part of the Commercial Code. Essentially, it's pointing you to go look there for the detailed explanation of what 'chattel paper' means.

In this context, 'child support' also covers 'family support.' It means when you hear child support, it can include money meant for both the child and other family expenses.

This section defines "costs" as any fees, charges, commissions, or expenses that may be required by law.

This section defines the term 'court' as the specific court where a judgment that someone wants to enforce was originally entered.

This section refers to the definition of 'deposit account' as described in another part of the law, specifically in the Commercial Code.

This section defines a 'document of title' using another specific definition from the Commercial Code. It also clarifies that a document of title is considered 'negotiable' if another section of the Commercial Code says it is.

In simple terms, "equity" refers to how much the property is worth after you subtract all the debts and claims on it that are more important (superior) than the judgment creditor's claim. For community property, it includes both the judgment debtor's and their spouse's share in the property.

This law defines what a 'financial institution' is, including types like banks, savings and loan associations, credit unions, and companies involved in the safe deposit business.

This law section defines 'general intangibles' as a type of right to payment, based on how that term is described in another part of the Commercial Code.

This section of the law simply states that the term "instrument" is defined according to another specific part of the Commercial Code, which has its own detailed explanation.

This section defines a 'judgment' as any judgment, order, or decree that has been officially recorded by a court in the state of California.

The term 'judgment creditor' refers to the person who wins a court case and is owed money, or if the rights have been transferred, it refers to the person the rights were transferred to. This term can also refer to someone managing the judgment creditor's or assignee's affairs, such as a guardian or executor, if the situation calls for it.

This law section defines a 'levying officer' as either a sheriff or a marshal. These are the officials responsible for enforcing certain legal actions.

The term "money judgment" refers to a court decision that orders someone to pay a specific amount of money.

This section explains that the term "person" is not just limited to an individual human being. It also includes businesses like corporations and partnerships, government bodies, and different types of organizations such as limited liability companies and public entities.

This law explains that 'personal property' covers both physical items you can touch and things that don't have a physical form, like stocks or intellectual property.

This law explains that the "principal amount of the judgment" is the full amount awarded by the court, including any added costs, minus any amounts already paid or no longer enforceable.

This law defines 'property' as including both real property, like land and buildings, and personal property, which can be things like cars or jewelry. It also covers any interest you might have in such property, like a mortgage or a lease.

This section defines "real property" as any interest or right in real estate, such as owning or leasing it.

This section says that when it mentions a 'security agreement,' it's using the definition found in a specific part of the Commercial Code. Basically, it directs you to look at another law for what that term means.

The term 'security interest' is used here in the same way it is described in another part of the law called Section 1201 of the Commercial Code. To fully understand it, you would need to look at that section.

This law section explains that the term "writ" can refer to different types of court orders, including those used to enforce judgments on personal and real property or to conduct a sale.