Garnishees

/ˌɡɑːrnɪˈʃiːz/ noun, verb

Definition

Plural of garnishee: people or entities who receive a notice to pay or surrender a debtor's money or property to satisfy a judgment.

Etymology

From 'garnishee,' which adds the French legal suffix '-ee' (indicating recipient) to 'garnish,' making it 'one who receives a garnishment order.'

Kelly Says

Employers are often 'garnishees' because they hold the paycheck—so the court doesn't sue the debtor directly, but tells the employer to hand over part of the salary!

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