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As a remedy, it is considered ''extremely'' harsh. Some states, by constitutional law, provide that garnishment of wages is strictly illegal. Texas provides as much by Article 49 of its Constitution. | As a remedy, it is considered ''extremely'' harsh. Some states, by constitutional law, provide that garnishment of wages is strictly illegal. Texas provides as much by Article 49 of its Constitution. | ||
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Revision as of 09:43, June 15, 2007
Garnishment is a method of seizing assets of a judgment-debtor, which are in the hands of a third party.
For example, garnishment is used by a judgment-creditor to make a claim to moneys of a judgment-debtor in a bank.
As a remedy, it is considered extremely harsh. Some states, by constitutional law, provide that garnishment of wages is strictly illegal. Texas provides as much by Article 49 of its Constitution.