TX · rules
Tex. R. Civ. P. 670
Refusal to Deliver Effects
Should the garnishee adjudged to have effects of the defendant in his possession, as provided in
the preceding rule, fail or refuse to deliver them to the sheriff or constable on such demand, the
officer shall immediately make return of such failure or ref usal, whereupon on motion of the
plaintiff, the garnishee shall be cited to show cause upon a date to be fixed by the court why he
should not be attached for contempt of court for such failure or refusal. If the garnishee fails to
show some good and suffic ient excuse for such failure or refusal, he shall be fined for such
contempt and imprisoned until he shall deliver such effects.
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- txcourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-15
- Edition
- 2026-09-14
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