Larson v. Fetherston

Two issues are raised on this appeal:(1) Does the Sniadach decision, dated June 9, 1969, render the instant judgments inoperative; and(2) Did the funds deposited in the garnishee banks constitute trust funds not subject to garnishment?

Applicability of Sniadach Decision.

The respondents seek to avoid dismissal of their garnishment actions by arguing that:(1) The Sniadach decision was limited in scope and should be applied only to garnishment of wages, while wages are in the hands of the employer, claiming the purpose of the decision was only to protect wages; and(2) That the decision is only a…