Question

Garnishee Order issued against one partner applies to partnership account?

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Only with consent of other partners
• D. Only after court clarification

Answer 1

Answer:

B. No

A partnership firm is a distinct legal entity for banking operations, and the partnership account belongs to the firm collectively, not to any individual partner. When a garnishee order is issued against one partner individually, it cannot be applied to the partnership firm’s account. Garnishee attachment is possible only when the order is issued in the name of the partnership firm itself. Therefore: ❌ Option A — Incorrect ❌ Option C — Incorrect (consent does not change legal ownership) ❌ Option D — Incorrect (law is clear; no clarification needed)