Thornton v. Holloway

BARNES, J.,

for the Court:

¶ 1. The Monroe County Chancery Court entered a final judgment in favor of Charles D. Holloway, naming him the sole owner of funds from an interpleader action, and denying, without prejudice, Richard Thornton priority to the funds through his writ of garnishment. Thornton appeals the chancellor’s judgment, claiming that the funds were vested in Holloway prior to judgment; therefore, Thornton had a claim to a portion of the funds. Finding error, we reverse and render judgment in favor of Thornton.

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¶ 2. This appeal originated when…