A published 2020 case from Michigan Court of Appeals makes it clear that a garnishee may be liable for a defendant’s debt, if the garnishee does not withhold the proper amount of payments. A garnishee is defined as “one who has property or money in his possession belonging to the defendant, so that the assets may later be accessible to satisfy a judgment against the principal defendant.” In light of the court’s ruling, community associations should be aware that if they receive a judgment and issue a garnishment, they will likely be able to recover 100% of the amount provided for in a court ordered writ of garnishment, regardless of whether a garnishee fails to withhold the correct amount from a defendant. Read the entire article……………………………….
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