Reichenbach v. Chemical Bank of New Jersey

Jon M. Reichenbach appeals from a final judgment in favor of Chemical Bank of New Jersey [Chemical Bank] and against the Miami Dolphins, Ltd., as garnishee. We reverse and remand.

Chemical Bank obtained a foreign judgment in the amount of $921,299.65 against Jon M. Reichenbach, a professional football player. The judgment was domesticated in Florida. Chemical Bank filed an emergency motion for a continuing, post-judgment writ of garnishment seeking any monies that the Miami Dolphins owed Reichenbach. The trial court issued a continuing writ of garnishment on December 17, 1991. On January 6,…