Opinion
2:22-cv-200-JLB-KCD
03-05-2024
JANE DOE, Plaintiff, v. FELIPE JAVIER VAZQUEZ, Defendant.
ORDER
Kyle C. Dudek United States Magistrate Judge
Before the Court is Plaintiff's Motions for Writ of Garnishment. (Docs. 77, 78.) Last year, the Court entered a judgment against Defendant in the amount of $11,435,476.63. (Doc. 50.) Plaintiff now seeks to attach financial accounts believed to belong to Defendant.
Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 69 provides that “[a] money judgment is enforced by a writ of execution, unless the court directs otherwise.” Id. The procedure for writs of execution is governed by state law. Id. Florida law provides that a judgment creditor may request the clerk of court to issue a writ of garnishment to satisfy a judgment. Fla. Stat. § 77.01. Florida law also provides that a judgment against a debtor may be levied on tangible or intangible personal property held by a garnishee. Id. Plaintiff has complied with the statutory prerequisites for obtaining the writ she seeks. Thus, the Court will direct the Clerk to issue the proposed writ of garnishment.
Accordingly, it is ORDERED:
1. Plaintiff's Motions for Writ of Garnishment (Docs. 77, 78) are GRANTED.
2. The Clerk is directed to issue the proposed writs (Doc. 77-3, 78-3).