Miller v. Monrean

OPINION

RABINOWITZ, Chief Justice.

This appeal raises two first impression questions regarding Alaska’s income exemption statute AS 09.35.080(1).

Pursuant to a valid judgment, appellees Mernsey and Mable Monrean obtained a writ of execution and on November 17, 1970, Miller received a check for $325.56 ing account. At the time of this levy, Miller’s checking account had a balance of $260.68, all of which was seized. During the times pertinent to this litigation, Miller was employed by the State of Alaska’s Marine Highway system as a seaman on the ferry MATANUSKA. Miller was paid twice each month;…