2010 Georgia Code
TITLE 18 - DEBTOR AND CREDITOR
CHAPTER 4 - GARNISHMENT PROCEEDINGS
ARTICLE 5 - ANSWER BY GARNISHEE AND SUBSEQUENT PROCEEDINGS
§ 18-4-89 - Proceedings after answer of the garnishee if no traverse or claim filed

O.C.G.A. 18-4-89 (2010)
18-4-89. Proceedings after answer of the garnishee if no traverse or claim filed


If no traverse or claim has been filed within 15 days after the garnishee's answer is filed:

(1) If money is delivered to the court by the garnishee, the clerk shall pay the money to the plaintiff or his attorney on his application;

(2) If other property is delivered to the court by the garnishee, the sheriff, marshal, constable, or like officer of the court shall sell the property in the manner provided by law for the sale of property levied under an execution; and the proceeds of the sale shall be delivered to the plaintiff or his attorney on his application; or

(3) If money or other property admitted to be subject to the garnishment is not delivered to the court, judgment shall be entered for the plaintiff and against the garnishee for the money or other property and execution shall issue on the judgment.