E.W. Ex Rel. J.R.W. v. Hall

The opinion of the court was delivered by

McFarland, C.J.:

The single issue in this case is whether the district court erred in allowing the plaintiff, a judgment creditor, to attach/gamish a savings account and certificate of deposit owned by defendant. Defendant contends that the bulk of the funds are social security benefits awarded retroactively and are exempt under federal law.

The facts may be summarized as follows. In December 1991, J.R.W. resided with her mother, siblings, and defendant, Jimmy Dean Hall. Defendant severely injured the child by tearing her vagina with his finger.…