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Rule 658. Application for Writ

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Before the issuance of the writ of garnishment, the plaintiff shall make application therefor, signed by him, stating the facts authorizing the issuance of the writ, and that the plaintiff has reason to believe, and does believe, that the garnishee, stating his name and residence, is indebted to the defendant, or that he has in his hands effects belonging to the defendant, or that the garnishee is an incorporated or joint stock company, and that the defendant is the owner of shares in such company or has an interest therein.

Source: Art. 4078, unchanged.

Oct. 29, 1940, eff. Sept. 1, 1941.

AMENDMENTS

Aug. 18, 1947, eff. Dec. 31, 1947

July 11, 1977, eff. Jan. 1, 1978