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Rule 678. Garnishee Discharged on Proof

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It shall be a sufficient answer to any claim of the defendant against the garnishee founded on any indebtedness of such garnishee, or on the possession by him of any effects, or where the garnishee is all incorporated or joint stock company in which the defendant was the owner of shares of stock or other interest therein, for the garnishee to show that such indebtedness was paid, or such effects were delivered, or such shares of stock or other interest in such company were sold under the judgment of the court in accordance with the provisions of this title.

Source: Art. 4101, unchanged.

Oct. 29, 1940, eff. Sept. 1, 1941.

AMENDMENTS

Aug. 18, 1947, eff. Dec. 31, 1947