Bennett v. Society of Lloyd's

F. Daniel Bennett (“Bennett”) appeals from an order denying his claim of exemption and a final judgment in garnishment. We reverse.

The Society of Lloyds (“Lloyds”) obtained a judgment against Bennett. Thereafter, Lloyds sought to satisfy the judgment through garnishment proceedings. The trial court issued a post-judgment writ of garnishment directed to Regions Bank where Bennett maintained two accounts.

Subsequently, Bennett filed a claim of exemption, alleging that the bank accounts contained his direct deposited Social Security benefits, which are exempt from garnishment. Bennett attached a…