Casualty Corporation of America v. Turner

HODGES, Justice.

The issue presented by this appeal is whether a trial judge can extend the time to answer interrogatories beyond the statutory period of five days (12 O.S. §§ 1179, 1183).

Defendant in error, as plaintiff, recovered a judgment in the trial court against Melvin Miller, as defendant, for $6,500.00 with interest at the rate of 10 per cent per annum. Garnishment summons was issued and served upon the garnishee, Casualty Corporation of America. Answer by garnishee was timely filed denying any indebtedness to defendant Melvin Miller. Plaintiff who is judgment creditor of Melvin…