Troy Laundry & Machinery Co. v. City of Denver

Appellant recovered a judgment against one W. A. Beggs, and garnishee process thereon was issued to the city of Denver, of which Beggs was a salaried official, holding the position of boiler inspector.

*369The determination of one question is decisive of the appeal. Is a municipal corporation subject to garnishment for the salary of one of its officers ?

It is conceded that such is not the case unless authorized by the terms of a legislative enactment of 1891, which is as follows:

“Be it enacted, etc. That all municipal corporations shall be subject to garnishment upon writs of attachment and…