Opinion No.

The Honorable Randy Minton State Representative 880 Minton Road Ward, AR 72176-8618

Dear Representative Minton:

You have presented the following question for my opinion:

Can a garnishee refuse to pay a garnishment to a creditor claiming that the employee does not make more than $500.00 in wages per week?

RESPONSE

It is my opinion, as explained more fully below, that a garnishee is entitled to have a court determine whether an employee and particular property are subject to garnishment before being required to garnish an employee's wages. As also explained below, the question of whether a garnishee…