Question

If Attachment Order and Garnishee Order are received at the same time, priority is given to:

• A. Garnishee Order
• B. Attachment Order
• C. Both equally
• D. Court discretion

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Attachment Order

An Attachment Order directly attaches the property or money of the judgment debtor by order of the court. A Garnishee Order is a special form of attachment operating through a third party (the bank). As per procedural priority, direct attachment by the court overrides indirect attachment through garnishee. Therefore, the bank must first