Go to Previous Versions
of
this Section
2023 Tennessee Code
Title 26 - EXECUTION (§§ 26-1-101 — 26-6-211)
Chapter 2 - EXEMPTIONS-GARNISHMENT (§§ 26-2-101 — 26-2-410)
Part 2 - GARNISHMENT (§§ 26-2-201 — 26-2-225)
Section 26-2-204 - Examination of garnishee - Answer
Universal Citation:
TN Code § 26-2-204 (2023)
Learn more
This media-neutral citation is based
on the American Association of Law Libraries Universal Citation Guide and is not
necessarily the official citation.
- (a) The garnishee may be required to answer under oath:
- (1) Whether such garnishee is, or was at the time of the garnishment, indebted to the defendant; if so, how and to what amount;
- (2) Whether such garnishee had in possession or under such garnishee's control any property, debts, or effects belonging to the defendant, at the time of serving the notice, or has at the time of answering, or has had at any time between the date of service and the time of answering; if so, the kind and amount;
- (3) Whether there are, to such garnishee's knowledge and belief, any and what property, debts, and effects in the possession or under control of any other, and what, person;
- (4) Such other questions appearing on or attached to the original execution put to the garnishee by the court of the judgment creditor as may tend to elicit the information sought.
- (b) The garnishee may appear and make an answer initially either in person or by filing a written answer.
Acts 1978, ch. 915, § 23; T.C.A., § 26-233; Acts 1986, ch. 761, § 1.
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Tennessee may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
