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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
No garnishee who is indebted to or has in his or her possession the money of a person whose money or credits may be garnisheed shall retain out of the money more than double the amount which the writ of garnishment specifies as the amount plaintiff expects to recover or more than double the amount of the judgment plaintiff has recovered.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Florida Statutes Title VI. Civil Practice and Procedure § 77.19. Amount retained by garnishee - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/fl/title-vi-civil-practice-and-procedure/fl-st-sect-77-19/
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