Avery v. East Alabama Medical Center

ADAMS, Justice.

This case involves the respective rights of creditors and debtors in a garnishment proceeding. Plaintiff, East Alabama Medical Center, agreed to a consent judgment with defendant, Cassie Avery, in the amount of $329.55, for medical services provided to Avery. On November 14,1983, *1381the Lee County District Court entered judgment in that amount, but the judgment was without waiver of Avery’s right to select and claim exemptions from process for the collection of any debts incurred.

On December 5, 1983, a writ of garnishment was directed at Avery’s employer, the AMPEX Corporation. As…