Judge Brian Edwards

Garnishment enforcement actions may be instituted by paying the fee specified in JRP 508.

Applies to

Withdrawn sale

Incurred expenses are not refunded if a sale is withdrawn.

Judicial sale fees are assessed under Part IV of the Administrative Procedures of the Court of Justice.

Applies to

Objections

Objections to the Master Commissioner's Report must state particulars and include a memorandum of authorities when appropriate.

Applies to

Bill of discovery

Bills of Discovery are automatically referred to the Master Commissioner.

Applies to

Bill of discovery

Failure to meet the stated Bill of Discovery requirements results in remand from the post-judgment discovery docket.

The party requesting a sale must file the amount-to-be-raised statement and serve a copy on all parties and the Master Commissioner.

Applies to

Responses and objections

Responses and objections to automatically referred motions must be in writing, filed directly with the Court without a hearing notice, and served within seven days after service of the motion.

Plaintiff’s counsel may serve attachment and garnishment writs or orders on third-party garnishees by first-class mail, certified mail with return receipt requested, or authorized personal service.

A successful bidder may move to confirm a sale at least 10 days after the report is filed; otherwise, a confirmation motion may be filed at least 20 days afterward.

A response to objections may be filed within five days after the objections are filed.

The judgment creditor must call the Master Commissioner’s Office to schedule discovery, then by the close of the second business day file the notice with the Clerk and deliver a file-stamped copy and the required fee to the Master Commissioner.