Tombs v. Moore

The garnishee herein was allowed $15 for answering. He was dissatisfied and has brought the matter here for review. The claim is that the amount of the allowance is grossly' inadequate.

This appeal is without merit, for the reason that under the facts disclosed by the record the garnishee was not entitled to anything. In two cases only can a garnishee claim an allowance for answering to a garnishment. If by his answer, not excepted to or denied, he confesses that he owes the defendant or has property in his hands belonging to him which is subject to garnishment, he will be entitled to a…