Garrison v. First Nat. Bank of Birmingham

ANDERSON, Chief Justice.

The answer of the garnishee is somewhat confusing as to an indebtedness to the defendant, C. W. Greer. It sets up a joint deposit by Greer and his wife with the authority to either one to draw on the deposit. The answer also has the following recital: “Garnishee further says that it has been notified that Mrs. Charles W. Greer claims title to or an interest in the said deposit of money, reference to which is set forth above, and suggests the said Mrs. Charles W. Greer as a claimant of said funds.”

The clerk, acting upon the above-quoted clause, issued on July 26, 1934,…