Statutes > Georgia Statutes > TITLE 18 - DEBTOR AND CREDITOR > CHAPTER 4 - GARNISHMENT PROCEEDINGS > ARTICLE 3 - PREJUDGMENT GARNISHMENT PROCEEDINGS GENERALLY > § 18-4-48 - Proceedings subsequent to final judgment in action upon which garnishment summons issued generally; final judgment required

§ 18-4-48 - Proceedings subsequent to final judgment in action upon which garnishment summons issued generally; final judgment required

O.C.G.A. 18-4-48 (2010)
18-4-48. Proceedings subsequent to final judgment in action upon which garnishment summons issued generally; final judgment required


After final judgment is entered in an action in which a summons of garnishment was issued prior to judgment, the garnishment proceedings shall continue in accordance with Article 4 of this chapter. The plaintiff shall not have judgment against the garnishee until he obtains final judgment against the defendant.