Curiel v. Quinn

Brazil, J.:

In a garnishment action, Edward N. Curiel appeals the district court’s order denying his motion for judgment against Kirby Quinn. The district court ruled the garnishment reached only money actually due from Kirby at the time the garnishee, Kirby, filed his answer of garnishment. Curiel contends the garnishment reaches beyond the monthly payments by Kirby to the total amount Kirby owed. We affirm.

The facts are undisputed. In August 1991, Curiel had a judgment against Jeanice Quinn for $2,750 plus $828.01 accrued interest. Jeanice, pursuant to a property settlement agreement in a…