Minnesota § 571.85 - LIEN OF GARNISHEE

Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 571.85 — LIEN OF GARNISHEE, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 571.85. LIEN OF GARNISHEE

If it appears that the garnishee has a security interest or lien on the indebtedness or property, the creditor, on motion, may be permitted to pay the amount of the lien or security interest, and the amount that is paid shall be repaid to the creditor, with interest, out of the proceeds from the sale of the indebtedness or property. The garnishee may sell the property to satisfy the lien, if a sale is authorized by the contract between the debtor and garnishee, at any time before the payment or tender.

History:

1990 c 606 art 3 s 17

Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes

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Section 571.85 ("LIEN OF GARNISHEE") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. 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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