Nebraska Statutes 25-1028. Garnishee; failure to answer; presumption; judgment
Current as of: 2023 | Check for updates
|
Other versions
If the garnishee fails to answer, as required by section 25-1026, he shall be presumed to be indebted to the defendant in the full amount of the claim of plaintiff. Upon notice to the garnishee given within such time and in such manner as the court shall direct, judgment may be entered for such amount as the court may find due from the garnishee.
Source
- R.S.1867, Code § 223, p. 430;
- R.S.1913, § 7757;
- C.S.1922, § 8701;
- C.S.1929, § 20-1028;
- R.S.1943, § 25-1028;
- Laws 1951, c. 67, § 5, p. 204.
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 25-1028
- 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.