Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 6.27.300 (2026)

Garnishee protected against claim of defendant

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It shall be a sufficient answer to any claim of the defendant against the garnishee founded on any indebtedness of the garnishee or on the possession or control by the garnishee of any personal property or effects, for the garnishee to show that such indebtedness was paid or such personal property or effects were delivered under the judgment of the court in accordance with this chapter.

[ 1987 c 442 s 1030; 1969 ex.s. c 264 s 30. Formerly RCW 7.33.300.]

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1999–1999 · leading case: Watkins v. Peterson Enter., Inc., 973 P.2d 1037 (Wash. 1999).

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Watkins v. Peterson Enter., Inc., 973 P.2d 1037 (Wash. 1999). “Obtaining a judgment or default judg *647 ment provides the garnishee an opportunity to challenge the garnishment proceeding that a creditor has initiated. Moreover, a garnishee’s payment under a judgment is sufficient defense against a debtor who later asserts a claim on the…”

Watkins v. Peterson Enter., Inc., 973 P.2d 1037 (Wash. 1999). “Obtaining a judgment or default judgment provides the garnishee an opportunity to challenge the garnishment proceeding that a creditor has initiated.”

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