Butler v. Swartz

It is apparent from the petition that the alleged cause of action of the plaintiff is based upon proceedings in aid of execution instituted by the defendant upon a judgment theretofore obtained, and that plaintiff in error’s employer did not have in his possession any money or property of the plaintiff in error. The purpose of proceedings in aid of execution is to enable a party in whose favor a judgment is rendered to ascertain where there is property that can be subjected to the payment of the judgment, and if any such property is discovered, to take such further proceedings as shall be…