Local Rule Local Rule 69-2: Interrogatories to Garnishees

Local Rule 69-2 - Interrogatories to Garnishees

(a) Order to Answer Interrogatories Required. Garnishees may be ordered to answer interrogatories. An order requiring a garnishee to answer interrogatories must accompany each set of interrogatories served on the garnishee. The interrogatories may be part of another document or pleading.

(b) Content of Order. The order to answer interrogatories must advise the garnishee:

(1) that the plaintiff has a judgment against the defendant;

(2) of the judgment amount;

(3) of the time, date and place of the hearing on a motion for proceedings supplemental;

(4) that if the garnishee has a claim or defense to a proceedings supplemental or a garnishment order, the garnishee must present the claim or defense at the hearing; and

(5) that the garnishee has the option to either:

(A) answer the interrogatories in writing on or before the date specified, or

(B) appear in court and answer the interrogatories in person.

(c) Motion for Proceedings Supplemental. A motion for proceedings supplemental must be served on the garnishee when the garnishee is served with the interrogatories and the order to answer them.

(d) Requirements for Hold on Depository Account. If the order to answer interrogatories is to operate as a hold on a judgment-debtor's depository account, the order must comply with Indiana law.