District of Columbia Statutes
§ 16-551 — Defending against the attachment; trial of issues.
District of Columbia § 16-551
JurisdictionDistrict of Columbia
Title 16Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]
Ch. 5Attachment and Garnishment.
Subch. IIAttachment and Garnishment After Judgment in Aid of Execution.
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D.C. Code § 16-551 (2026).
Text
A garnishee or stranger to the action who may make claim to the property attached may file an answer defending against the attachment. The answer may be considered as raising an issue without any reply, and any issue of fact thereby made may be tried with a jury if any party so desires.
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Legislative History
Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 553, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1
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