United States v. Ashcraft, No. 12-2449 (8th Cir. 2013)
Annotate this CaseDefendant appealed the district court's order denying her objection to the garnishment of her disability payments. The court concluded that defendant's disability payments were "earnings" within the meaning of the Consumer Credit Protection Act, 15 U.S.C. 1673(a), and were subject to the Act's limitations on garnishment. Accordingly, the court reversed the district court's judgment holding otherwise.
Court Description: Civil case - Consumer Credit Protection Act. Ashcraft's long-term disability payments were earnings within the meaning of 15 U.S.C. Sec. 1673(a) and are subject to the Act's limitations on garnishment.
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