Deschauer v. Hilt

Defendant appeals an order of the trial court refusing to quash a garnishment summons. The court had held that Illinois exemption statutes (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, ch. 52, par. 13 et seq.) do not apply to the post-judgment garnishment of his checking account.

On January 7,1981, a judgment was entered in favor of plaintiffs and against defendant in the amount of $1,500 plus costs. On January 26,1981, a writ of restitution and execution was served on defendant. On March 17, 1981, counsel for plaintiff signed an affidavit for garnishment. A garnishment summons-non-wage was then served upon the…