Union Oil Co. v. Pacific Whaling Co.

Plaintiff brought a collection action against defendant Pacific Whaling Company for $1,400, and then served a writ of attachment and notice of garnishment upon Carl. The notice referred specifically to the proceeds of an insurance policy on the vessel Sheila. The answer to the notice stated that no funds owing Pacific Whaling were held. Garnishment pleadings were filed (see Eisele v. Knight, Northern Ins. Co., 234 Or 468, 470, 382 P2d 416 (1963), the garnishee examined, findings of fact made, and a judgment entered against the garnishee, who appeals.

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Garnishee Carl is secretary and owns 50…