If the sheriff receives notice of a challenge to the garnishment pursuant to ORS § 18.702 after a request for sale of property has been submitted by the garnishor under ORS § 18.755, the sheriff shall not take possession of or sell any property that is subject to the challenge. If the sheriff has taken property into possession before receiving the notice provided for in ORS § 18.702, the sheriff shall hold the property pending the court’s determination on the challenge. Upon receiving notice of the court’s determination under ORS § 18.712, the sheriff shall proceed as directed by the court. [2001 c.249 § 49]

Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 18.760

  • Garnishment: Generally, garnishment is a court proceeding in which a creditor asks a court to order a third party who owes money to the debtor or otherwise holds assets belonging to the debtor to turn over to the creditor any of the debtor

 

(Release of Garnishment)

 

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