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Code · STATUTE-COMPILATIONS · Servicemembers Civil Relief Act · Sec. 204

Sec. 204. STAY OR VACATION OF EXECUTION OF JUDGMENTS, ATTACHMENTS, AND GARNISHMENTS

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## SEC. 204 STAY OR VACATION OF EXECUTION OF JUDGMENTS, ATTACHMENTS, AND GARNISHMENTS **[**[50 U.S.C. 3934](/us/usc/t50/s3934)**]** ###
(a)Court Action Upon Material Affect Determination If a servicemember, in the opinion of the court, is materially affected by reason of military service in complying with a court judgment or order, the court may on its own motion and shall on application by the servicemember— ####
(1)stay the execution of any judgment or order entered against the servicemember; and ####
(2)vacate or stay an attachment or garnishment of property, money, or debts in the possession of the servicemember or a third party, whether before or after judgment. ###
(b)Applicability This section applies to an action or proceeding commenced in a court against a servicemember before or during the period of the servicemember's military service or within 90 days after such service terminates.
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