Centralized system of automated withdrawals = garnishment. Maybe different state = different term, though there's no value in arguing terminology. I believe it is a court order or there would be no reason to involve L's.
I think it's not good because someone who is even considering dropping the D doesn't pursue an action that will take a month to implement when the D itself is only a little over a month away.
nope. nope nope. A centralized system does not equal garnishment. It just doesn't. Specific language does has a specific terminology. I am L here, so I think I have some better information. C said NOTHING about a court order.
You simply are assuming way too much here.
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