A garnishee order is a court order that requires a person or entity (the “garnishee”) to pay money that is owed to another person or entity (the “judgment creditor”) to satisfy a judgment. Garnishee orders are often used to collect debts, such as unpaid rent or child support.
To apply for a garnishee order, the judgment creditor must first obtain a judgment against the judgment debtor. This can be done by filing a lawsuit and winning a judgment in court. Once a judgment has been obtained, the judgment creditor can then file a motion with the court to request a garnishee order.