Franklin Life Ins. Co. v. PEOPLES BANK & TR.

In an effort to execute on a $10,058.98 judgment against Teddy Ray Shuttlesworth, Peoples Bank and Trust Company filed a process of garnishment against Shuttlesworth's employer, Franklin Life Insurance Company ("Franklin Life"). On May 21, 1990, an officer of the Dallas County Sheriff's Department served the process of garnishment on "Teddy Shuttlesworth, Garnishee" and on "Defendant Teddy Ray Shuttlesworth." On June 28, 1990, the circuit court entered a conditional judgment in the amount of $8,109.98, plus interest, against Franklin Life for failure to answer the garnishment as required by…