Arthur v. Batte

Citations

• 42 Tex. 159

Syllabus

<p>1. Injunction—Garnishment.—An injunction will not be issued in aid of a garnishment sued out in the United States Circuit Court against a defendant sued in the State court upon the same debt.</p> <p>2. Conflict of jurisdiction.—The jurisdiction of a State court to proceed to judgment and execution cannot be affected by subsequent garnishment proceedings in the United States courts.</p> <p>3. Practice.—The plaintiff in t garnishment proceedings will not be allowed to interfere for the protection of such garnishee against others seeking to enforce by suit collection of such debt. It is the duty of the garnishee to protect himself against being compelled to pay his debt twice.</p>