State Ex Rel. Adjustment Department of Olympia Credit Bureau, Inc. v. Ayer

Robinson, C. J. —

The Adjustment Department of Olympia Credit Bureau, Inc., having secured a judgment in the justice court for Olympia precinct, Thurs-ton county, Washington, filed a transcript thereof in the office of the county clerk. Thereafter, in an attempt to collect its judgment, it filed an affidavit in due form, tendered such costs and deposit as required, and requested the clerk of the superior court of Thurs-ton county to issue a writ of garnishment naming the state of Washington as garnishee. The clerk refused to issue the writ, stating that he had no authority to do so. This…