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title: O.C.G.A. § 9-8-12. Garnishment not available against receiver.
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# O.C.G.A. § 9-8-12. Garnishment not available against receiver.

A receiver shall not be subject to the process of garnishment.

## History

Orig. Code 1863, § 3475; Code 1868, § 3495; Code 1873, § 3553; Code 1882, § 3553; Civil Code 1895, § 4910; Civil Code 1910, § 5485; Code 1933, § 55-311.