Bank One, Texas, N.A. v. Sunbelt Savings, F.S.B.

On Application foh WRIT of ERROR to THE COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE Fifth District of Texas

This case presents a question of the appropriate scope of a writ of garnishment served on a bank. We hold that a bank served with a writ of garnishment may rely on its deposit agreements when determining to whom it is indebted.

Sunbelt Savings obtained a personal judgment against James C. Bramlett for $15,269.96. Bramlett was sole shareholder, director, officer, and employee of Bramcon General Contractors, Inc. Post-judgment discovery indicated that Bramlett commin gled his personal funds with Bramcon funds…