City of Tampa v. Hines

LEHAN, Judge.

Appellant, the City of Tampa, contends that the trial court erred in denying its motion for dissolution of writ of garnishment. The writ was for attorney’s fees owed to appellee garnisher, Stacey Hines, by a city employee. The city argues that such a writ may not be enforced against a municipality under section 61.12, Florida Statutes (1989). We do not agree. We affirm.

Appellee, the wife in a dissolution of marriage action, sought to garnish the wages of her former husband, who is employed by the city as a police officer. Her basis was $3,617.55 owed to her under a final…