District of Columbia · Through 2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)

D.C. Code § 16-551: Defending against the attachment; trial of issues.

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Title 16. Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]
Chapter 5. Attachment and Garnishment.
Subchapter II. Attachment and Garnishment After Judgment in Aid of Execution.

A garnishee or stranger to the action who may make claim to the property attached may file an answer defending against the attachment. The answer may be considered as raising an issue without any reply, and any issue of fact thereby made may be tried with a jury if any party so desires.

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