Section 21-18-12 - Liability of garnishee to plaintiff after service of summons.
21-18-12. Liability of garnishee to plaintiff after service of summons. From the time of the service of the summons upon the garnishee he shall stand liable to the plaintiff to the amount of the property, money, credits, and effects in his possession or under his control belonging to the defendant, or in which he shall be interested, to the extent of his right or interest therein, and of all debts due or to become due to the defendant, except such as may be by law exempt from execution.
Source: SL 1909, ch 156, § 17; RC 1919, § 2470; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.2807.