Terms Used In Tennessee Code 26-2-401

  • 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

This part shall apply to executions and garnishments in aid of execution in supplement to other applicable provisions of law; provided, that the contents of the Notice to Judgment Debtor required in connection with a wage garnishment shall be governed by § 26-2-216.