Peebles v. Minnis

The plaintiff, Jack Peebles, appeals from the dismissal in the Superior Court of his complaint for declaratory and injunctive relief, by which he sought removal of the defendants’ attachment on property he owns with his wife, Maureen, as tenants by the entirety. The sole issue presented on appeal is whether the individual creditors of one spouse may attach property held in tenancy by the entirety while it remains the principal residence of the other, nondebtor spouse. Because we conclude that such property may be attached, we affirm.

The defendants have commenced a tort action against Maureen…