Q.1 What is the primary purpose of enforcing judgments and orders in procedural law?
To punish the losing party
To ensure compliance with court decisions
To reopen the case for appeal
To delay execution of the order
Explanation - Enforcement ensures that judgments and orders are carried out, maintaining the authority of the courts.
Correct answer is: To ensure compliance with court decisions
Q.2 Which term refers to the legal process of seizing a debtor's property to satisfy a judgment?
Garnishment
Attachment
Subpoena
Summons
Explanation - Attachment involves seizing property to secure satisfaction of a judgment.
Correct answer is: Attachment
Q.3 When a court orders an individual to perform or refrain from a specific act, it is called a:
Injunction
Garnishment
Attachment
Mandamus
Explanation - An injunction is a court order directing a party to do or not to do something.
Correct answer is: Injunction
Q.4 Which of the following is a method of enforcing money judgments?
Injunction
Writ of execution
Declaratory judgment
Mediation
Explanation - A writ of execution allows the court to direct seizure of assets to satisfy a judgment.
Correct answer is: Writ of execution
Q.5 What does 'contempt of court' mean in the context of enforcement?
Failure to appear in court
Disobeying or disrespecting court orders
Filing a false affidavit
Appealing a court decision
Explanation - Contempt of court ensures compliance by punishing willful disobedience of court orders.
Correct answer is: Disobeying or disrespecting court orders
Q.6 Which authority is primarily responsible for enforcing civil judgments?
Police
Court-appointed officers
Jury
Defense counsel
Explanation - Enforcement is carried out by court-appointed officials like bailiffs or sheriffs.
Correct answer is: Court-appointed officers
Q.7 Which remedy is used when a losing party refuses to deliver property ordered by the court?
Specific performance
Receivership
Attachment
Contempt proceedings
Explanation - Contempt ensures obedience to court orders, including delivery of property.
Correct answer is: Contempt proceedings
Q.8 What does garnishment typically involve?
Seizure of real estate
Withholding wages or funds from a third party
Issuing an injunction
Contempt of court
Explanation - Garnishment orders a third party to withhold a debtor’s wages or funds to satisfy a judgment.
Correct answer is: Withholding wages or funds from a third party
Q.9 Which writ directs an official to enforce a judgment by seizing assets?
Writ of habeas corpus
Writ of execution
Writ of mandamus
Writ of certiorari
Explanation - The writ of execution empowers authorities to seize assets and satisfy a judgment.
Correct answer is: Writ of execution
Q.10 What is the role of a bailiff in enforcement of judgments?
Conducting trials
Issuing injunctions
Executing court orders like eviction
Deciding appeals
Explanation - Bailiffs carry out enforcement such as evictions, seizures, or auctions.
Correct answer is: Executing court orders like eviction
Q.11 If a judgment debtor hides assets to avoid payment, what can the court order?
Mediation
Examination of assets
Re-trial
Appeal hearing
Explanation - Courts can examine a debtor’s financial status to uncover hidden assets.
Correct answer is: Examination of assets
Q.12 Which legal principle ensures that judgments are final and binding unless appealed?
Res judicata
Sub judice
Contempt
Injunction
Explanation - Res judicata prevents re-litigation of settled matters, supporting enforcement.
Correct answer is: Res judicata
Q.13 What happens if a losing party fails to comply with an injunction?
The injunction is withdrawn
They may face contempt of court proceedings
They can appeal without penalty
The case is dismissed
Explanation - Non-compliance with injunctions often results in contempt proceedings.
Correct answer is: They may face contempt of court proceedings
Q.14 Which enforcement action allows sale of seized property to satisfy a judgment?
Attachment
Judicial sale
Specific performance
Declaratory order
Explanation - Judicial sale converts seized property into money for satisfaction of a judgment.
Correct answer is: Judicial sale
Q.15 A court order requiring a person to perform a contractual obligation is called:
Mandamus
Specific performance
Injunction
Receivership
Explanation - Specific performance compels a party to fulfill a contractual duty.
Correct answer is: Specific performance
Q.16 Which action may be taken if a corporate debtor refuses to comply with a money judgment?
Liquidation proceedings
Attachment of shareholders’ property
Injunction against directors
Personal imprisonment of employees
Explanation - Liquidation may be ordered against corporate debtors to satisfy creditors.
Correct answer is: Liquidation proceedings
Q.17 What is the general purpose of enforcement proceedings?
To punish wrongdoers
To implement judgments and secure justice
To reopen litigation
To provide appeals
Explanation - Enforcement ensures that judicial decisions are effective and justice is delivered.
Correct answer is: To implement judgments and secure justice
Q.18 If a debtor’s wages are deducted to pay off a judgment, this process is called:
Attachment
Receivership
Garnishment
Execution
Explanation - Garnishment allows direct deduction from wages to enforce judgments.
Correct answer is: Garnishment
Q.19 Which officer usually enforces eviction orders?
Police inspector
Bailiff or sheriff
Court registrar
Public prosecutor
Explanation - Sheriffs and bailiffs carry out evictions ordered by the court.
Correct answer is: Bailiff or sheriff
Q.20 What does 'execution of judgment' mean?
Review of judgment
Carrying out the court’s decision
Appealing the case
Filing a new suit
Explanation - Execution of judgment refers to implementing the court’s ruling.
Correct answer is: Carrying out the court’s decision
Q.21 What legal tool can prevent a debtor from transferring property during enforcement?
Stay order
Attachment before judgment
Declaratory judgment
Subpoena
Explanation - Attachment before judgment prevents a debtor from disposing property until enforcement.
Correct answer is: Attachment before judgment
Q.22 Which of the following is NOT an enforcement mechanism?
Execution
Appeal
Attachment
Garnishment
Explanation - Appeal challenges a judgment, but does not enforce it.
Correct answer is: Appeal
Q.23 When a receiver is appointed by the court, what is their role?
Reviewing judgments
Managing property to satisfy a judgment
Punishing contempt
Issuing writs
Explanation - Receivers manage assets to ensure fair distribution and compliance with judgments.
Correct answer is: Managing property to satisfy a judgment
Q.24 What does imprisonment for civil contempt aim to achieve?
Revenge
Coercion to obey court orders
Compensation to the victim
Punishment for a crime
Explanation - Civil contempt imprisonment is coercive, intended to compel compliance.
Correct answer is: Coercion to obey court orders
Q.25 In enforcement proceedings, what is an 'execution debtor'?
The party owed money
The party ordered to comply with judgment
The judge issuing orders
The officer executing orders
Explanation - The execution debtor is the losing party responsible for compliance.
Correct answer is: The party ordered to comply with judgment