[WSBARP] Garnishment

[Douglas Scott]

I agree with Roger.  If the funds from escrow go into the real estate
company's account for further distribution to the agent/broker, then the
writ is effective upon the company.
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On Thu, Feb 11, 2021 at 12:12 PM Kary Krismer <Krismer at comcast.net> wrote:

> Before I answer, let me go check my mailbox.
>
> . . . .
>
> Whew.  Okay.  It would IMHO be the broker, but I would question whether a
> continuing writ works in an independent contractor situation.  I don't know
> that it doesn't, but I'm too lazy to look at that .  If it doesn't you'd
> have difficult timing issues, particularly where the agent was representing
> a buyer.
>
> Kary L. Krismer
> 206 723-2148
>
> On 2/11/2021 11:38 AM, Craig Gourley wrote:
>
> Listmates, I have a garnishment question that I am not sure on.  Client is
> a real estate company that was served a continuing writ on earnings. Since
> the agent is an independant contractor and the amount owed for commissions
> is the obligation of the Seller,  does the brokerage owe her "compensation
> for personal service" or are they holding an asset like bailment or a bank?
> Inquiring minds want to know. Thanks, Craig
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