Rule 673.May Traverse Answer

Last verified June 28, 2026

In one sentenceRule 673 lets a plaintiff who is dissatisfied with a garnishee's answer controvert it by affidavit stating good reason to believe the answer is incorrect, putting the answer's truth in issue.

Full Text of Rule 673

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If the plaintiff should not be satisfied with the answer of any garnishee, he may controvert the same by his affidavit stating that he has good reason to believe, and does believe, that the answer of the garnishee is incorrect, stating in what particular he believes the same to be incorrect. The defendant may also, in like manner, controvert the answer of the garnishee.

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Plain-English Summary

Rule 673 lets the plaintiff challenge the answer. If the plaintiff is not satisfied with a garnishee's answer, the plaintiff may controvert it by affidavit, stating that the plaintiff has good reason to believe, and does believe, that the answer is incorrect, specifying in what particular — putting the answer's truth in issue for trial.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you challenge a garnishee's answer in Texas?

Yes. Rule 673 lets the plaintiff controvert it by affidavit stating why it is believed incorrect.

Can a Texas defendant also challenge the garnishee's answer?

Yes. Rule 673 lets the defendant controvert the garnishee's answer the same way the plaintiff can.

What has to be in an affidavit controverting a garnishee's answer?

Rule 673 requires the affidavit to state good reason to believe, and belief, that the answer is incorrect, and to specify in what particular.

Source & verification. Rule text and the official Notes and Comments are reproduced verbatim from the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (Tex. R. Civ. P. 673), 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. · Official source

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