Carr Supply v. Rockford Homes, Unpublished Decision (4-23-2002)

OPINION

In December 1998, plaintiff, Carr Supply, Inc., obtained a judgment in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas against Carl Hatfield. Mr. Hatfield worked as a heating and air conditioning subcontractor for the defendant, Rockford Homes, Inc. However, at the time he ceased working for the defendant, he owed his suppliers, including the plaintiff, a substantial sum of money.

In an effort to collect its judgment, plaintiff initiated a garnishment proceeding against Mr. Hatfield pursuant to R.C. 2716.11 through 2716.21. As part of its collection efforts, plaintiff served the defendant…