FL S1042

Creates definitions section for Chapter 56 (Judgments) including "judgment creditor," "judgment debtor," "corporate judgment debtor," "claimant," "levying creditor," "relative," and "person"

Replaces examination procedures for judgment debtors with a new "Notice to Appear" process requiring judgment creditors to describe specific property or debts available to satisfy the judgment and giving respondents at least 7 business days to file opposing affidavits

Allows persons issued a Notice to Appear to obtain possession of levied property by filing affidavits and bonds under existing procedures in section 56.16, and grants them rights to jury trial and discovery

Creates new section 56.30 establishing discovery procedures allowing judgment creditors to compel judgment debtors to appear for examination concerning property subject to execution before or after issuance of Notice to Appear

Updates terminology throughout Chapter 56 from "defendant/plaintiff" to "judgment debtor/judgment creditor" and revises execution procedures regarding issuance validity, property claims, and fraudulent transfers