SNIADACH v. FAMILY FINANCE CORP.

No. 130.

395 U.S. 337 (1969)

SNIADACH v. FAMILY FINANCE CORP. OF BAY VIEW ET AL.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided June 9, 1969.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Jack Greenberg argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the brief were James M. Nabrit III, Thomas M. Jacobson, and William F. Young, Jr.

Sheldon D. Frank argued the cause and filed a brief for respondents.

Rhoda H. Karpatkin and Marvin M. Karpatkin filed a brief for the Consumers Union of United States, Inc., as amicus curiae urging reversal.


MR. JUSTICE DOUGLAS delivered the opinion of the Court.

Respondents instituted a garnishment action against petitioner as defendant and Miller Harris Instrument Co., her employer, as garnishee. The complaint alleged a claim of $420 on a promissory note. The garnishee filed its answer stating it had wages of $63.18 under its control earned by petitioner and unpaid, and that it would pay one-half to petitioner as a subsistence...

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