Art. 2451 Examination of judgment debtor and third parties; depositions

If you have won a court judgment against someone and they haven't paid you, this rule lets you dig into their finances to find money or property you can collect. You can question the person who owes you money, and you can ask to see their books, papers, or documents that relate to what they own. This can be done through the regular discovery process used in most civil cases, or through a special, faster process set up just for collecting on judgments.

The rule also lets you question other people, not just the person who owes you money. If someone else might know about the debtor's property, like a bank, business partner, or family member, you can question them too. This helps you track down assets that might be hidden or hard to find, so you can actually collect the money you're owed.