Wittmayer v. Edwards

In this garnishment proceeding, appellant appeals an order granting the Maughs’ (claimants) claim of exemption from garnishment. We affirm.

Many of the facts are not in dispute. Respondent Wittmayer, as personal representative of the estate of Alice Edwards, is vendor under a land sale contract (the contract) dated March 21, 1980. In May, 1988, appellant obtained a judgment against respondent for $5,500, plus costs. Appellant then served writs of garnishment on (1) L-S II, a partnership and successor to the vendee under the contract, and (2) Eugene Escrow Service, Inc. (the escrow). The…