A return is usually included in the form writ furnished by the clerk. If the attorney prepares the writ, a return should be provided. The officer receiving the writ “shall make return thereof as of other citations.” Tex. R. Civ. P. 663. See the discussions of the officer’s return at sections 16.8 and 27.60 in this manual.
For a writ of garnishment before judgment to be served on the garnishee, see form 8-5. For a notice of garnishment to be served on the defendant, see form 8-7.
[Caption. See § 3 of the Introduction in volume 1 of this manual.]
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Use the same caption as in the application for writ of garnishment at form 8-1. |
Officer’s Return for Prejudgment Writ of Garnishment
CAME TO HAND at ________ __.m. on the ______ day of ________________ and executed at ________ __.m. on the ______ day of ________________ at ________________, ____________________ County, Texas, by delivering to the within named Garnishee, in person, a true copy of this Writ of Garnishment.
The distance actually traveled by me in execution of this process was ______ miles, and my fees are $____________.
SHERIFF OR CONSTABLE