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Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XXXIX. Provisional Remedies, Enforcement of Judgments, and Exemptions § 427.050.Out-of-state law applicable when wages earned and payable out-of-state; exceptions

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) The law of the state wherein wages are earned and payable relating to exemptions shall apply to all garnishments served in the State of Kentucky, except that Kentucky law shall exclusively apply:

(a) Where the defendant was personally served with process in the State of Kentucky; or

(b) Where the defendant was a bona fide resident of the State of Kentucky when the subject debt arose; or

(c) Where the defendant was a bona fide resident of the State of Kentucky when the cause of action arose.

(2) Where the law of a state other than Kentucky applies to a particular garnishment, the garnishee may plead such exemption law.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XXXIX. Provisional Remedies, Enforcement of Judgments, and Exemptions § 427.050.Out-of-state law applicable when wages earned and payable out-of-state; exceptions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ky/title-xxxix-provisional-remedies-enforcement-of-judgments-and-exemptions/ky-rev-st-sect-427-050/

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