Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Missouri

Joint Checking Account Garnishments

In Missouri if I have a joint checking account and I lose a credit card lawsuit can the judge garnish the joint checking account if the other person is the main account holder?


Asked on 9/02/07, 3:47 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony DeWitt Bartimus, Frickleton Robertson & Gorny, PC

Re: Joint Checking Account Garnishments

If the lawsuit was filed only agaisnt you, the garnishment can't seize funds that are jointly owned. If the lawsuit was against both you and the other account holder, then it is possible.

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Answered on 9/04/07, 9:53 am


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