The Associated Press Stylebook calls for “garnish” as the verb and “garnishee” only for the noun. But of “garnish” and “garnishee,” The New York Times Manual of Style and Usage says: Both are properly used as verbs in the sense of putting a lien on property or wages to satisfy a debt.

What does garnishee mean?

someone who has an amount taken from their wages (= money paid to an employee every week) or bank account through a legal process, in order to pay back money they owe: A garnishment is a legal action that is filed against the garnishee.

What is a Garnisher and garnishee?

“A Garnishing Order After Judgment” is a Garnishing Order issued by the Court after the lawsuit is over and the Court has declared money is owed. ... A “Garnishee” is someone who owes money to a Defendant or Judgment Debtor. “Attachment Proceedings” is another term used for garnishment.