By a written notice after service on him as required by section 2333.03 of the Revised Code, the garnishee may be required to appear before any officer within his township competent to administer oaths, or before the clerk of the court of common pleas of his county, and answer such questions as are asked him touching the property of every description, money, and credits of the defendant, in his possession or under his control. The notice must be signed by the plaintiff, his agent, or attorney, and shall specify the time when and place where the examination will be held, and shall be served at least one day before the day fixed for the examination. The examination must be reduced to writing, signed by the garnishee, certified by the officer before whom it was taken, and filed with the papers in the case. The garnishee shall be entitled to the same fees for attendance as are allowed to witnesses.

Terms Used In Ohio Code 2333.04

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Ohio Code 1.59