Arizona § 12-1581 - Discharge of garnishee
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-1581 — Discharge of garnishee, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-1581. Discharge of garnishee
A. If it appears from the answer of the garnishee that he did not owe nonexempt monies to the judgment debtor when the writ was served on him or that he did not have in his possession any nonexempt personal property of the judgment debtor when the writ was served, and if no written objection to the answer is timely filed, the court shall enter judgment discharging the garnishee.
B. When the garnishee is a corporation in which the judgment debtor is alleged to be the owner of shares of stock or an interest, if the answer shows that the judgment debtor is not and was not when the writ was served the owner of any shares or interest and if no written objection is timely filed, the court shall enter judgment discharging the garnishee.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 12-1581
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-1581 cover?
Section 12-1581 ("Discharge of garnishee") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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