Wachovia Bank of Georgia, N.A. v. Unisys Finance Corp.

Ruffin, Judge.

Unisys Finance Corporation (“Unisys”) obtained a judgment against Hanover Credit Corporation (“Hanover”). To satisfy its judgment, Unisys filed a garnishment, naming Wachovia Bank of Georgia, N.A., (‘Wachovia”) as garnishee. Although Hanover maintained 17 accounts with Wachovia, Wachovia determined that 15 of the accounts were “trust accounts” and not subject to the garnishment. Accordingly, Wachovia answered the garnishment stating that money found in one of the two remaining accounts was subject to the garnishment. Unisys traversed the answer stating it was untrue. The trial…