Legal Question in Appeals and Writs in Michigan

How to proceed once a Writ of Garnishment has been filed

Here's the scenario: I sued a guy in small claims court. The day of trial, we settled out of court for $700. Judgement was entered for $750 (settlement plus court costs). This was on 11/14/01. From that day on, I haven't heard from him. So, I went to the District courthouse in Roseville, MI (where this all took place), and filed a Request and Writ for Garnishment. That was on 1/16/02 (and the Garnishment is only valid until 4/16/02). I still have not heard from him, but the court officer said that the document was delivered directly to him at his place of employment (the only address that I have for him, and also the Garnishee). From this point on, I don't know what to do. The ''To the Plaintiff'' section on the Garnishee means garble to me, and the court can't offer any legal advice.


Asked on 2/24/02, 8:13 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
William Stern William Stern, P.C.

Re: How to proceed once a Writ of Garnishment has been filed

The periodic garnishment goes to his employer. Send the form along with a disclosure form (one of the pre-printed forms) along with a check for $6. The employer will then send in the disclosure and start sending money with each paycheck.

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Answered on 2/24/02, 9:15 pm


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