Del. Code tit. 10 § 5032

Current through 2024 Legislative Session Act Chapter 510

Section 5032 - Answer by garnishee

The answer of a garnishee in any execution attachment, at the option of the plaintiff therein, may be taken by affidavit before any person legally authorized to administer oaths. When so taken and filed with the writ of attachment it shall be docketed in the same manner and have the same effect as if taken in open court. The garnishee's mileage, in such cases, shall be counted from the garnishee's residence to the office of the person taking the garnishee's affidavit, and endorsed thereon.

10 Del. C. § 5032

16 Del. Laws, c. 539; Code 1915, § 4389; Code 1935, § 4847; 10 Del. C. 1953, § 5032; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1.;