Garnishments and Executions - As enacted, clarifies that the sheriff or other person authorized by law to serve garnishments is authorized to demand that the fee for performing service of a garnishment be paid in advance of such performance. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 21, Part 9.

Summary

The bill amends Tennessee law so that sheriffs or other authorized officials may collect the fee for serving a garnishment before they perform the service. It treats every garnishment as an original garnishment, guaranteeing the fee for each one. This change ensures officials are paid up front for their work.

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