Coward v. Barnes

Ed. F. McFaddin, Associate Justice.

This appeal necessitates a study of the law relating to garnishments. C. C. Coward, appellant, recovered judgment against Pfeifer on September 2, 1958 for $821.03 and interest and costs. On September 30, 1958 Coward had a writ of garnishment served on appellee, Luther Barnes, . . to answer what goods, chattels, moneys, credits, and effects he may have in his hands or possession belonging to said defendant, Ralph Pfeifer, to satisfy the judgment aforesaid”. On October 3, 1958 Barnes filed answer, stating that Pfeifer was then indebted to him, and that be…