Rule 669.Judgment for Effects
Last verified June 28, 2026
In one sentenceRule 669 directs the court, when the garnishee holds effects of the defendant, to render judgment ordering the garnishee to deliver them — or enough to satisfy the plaintiff's judgment — to the officer.
Full Text of Rule 669
Should it appear from the garnishee's answer, or otherwise, that the garnishee has in his possession, or had when the writ was served, any effects of the defendant liable to execution, including any certificates of stock in any corporation or joint stock company, the court shall render a decree ordering sale of such effects under execution in satisfaction of plaintiff's judgment and directing the garnishee to deliver them, or so much thereof as shall be necessary to satisfy plaintiff's judgment, to the proper officer for that purpose.
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Plain-English Summary
Rule 669 reaches the defendant's property held by the garnishee. When it appears that the garnishee has, or had when served, effects of the defendant, the court orders the garnishee to deliver them — or enough to satisfy the plaintiff's judgment — to the sheriff or constable for sale.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if a garnishee holds the debtor's property in Texas?
The court orders the garnishee to deliver it to the officer to satisfy the judgment (Rule 669).
Does Texas garnishment reach stock certificates?
Yes. Rule 669 specifically includes certificates of stock in a corporation or joint stock company among the effects a garnishee may be ordered to deliver.
Does a garnishee have to hand over all of the debtor's property it holds?
No. Rule 669 only requires delivery of enough of the effects to satisfy the plaintiff's judgment.
Source & verification. Rule text and the official Notes and Comments are reproduced verbatim from the
Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (Tex. R. Civ. P. 669), published by the Texas Judicial Branch (txcourts.gov).
Promulgated by the Supreme Court of Texas. The plain-English summary is original and draws on official sources. Last verified June 28, 2026. ·
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