1-15-306, property seized under a writ of replevin shall be

1-15-306, property seized under a writ of replevin shall be delivered by the sheriff to the plaintiff unless returned to the defendant pursuant to W.S. 1-15-104(c) or 1-15-105.

1-15-305. Return of sheriff.

The sheriff shall return the writ to the court within twenty (20) days after its receipt, together with a certificate of his actions endorsed thereon or attached thereto.

1-15-306. Claim to property by third party.

If property taken under a writ of replevin is claimed by any person other than the defendant, and the claimant serves on the sheriff an affidavit stating the grounds of the claimant's title or right to possession, the sheriff is not bound to keep the property or deliver it to the plaintiff, unless the plaintiff files with the sheriff a surety bond, indemnifying the sheriff against any loss or damage by reason of the illegality of any holding or delivery or by reason of damage to any personal property held under the writ of replevin. Unless a lesser amount is acceptable to the sheriff, the bond shall be in double the amount of the estimated value of the property seized.

ARTICLE 4 - GARNISHMENT

1-15-401. Availability of writ of garnishment.

(a) Subject to W.S. 1-15-101 through 1-15-108, a plaintiff or judgment creditor may obtain a writ of garnishment as provided in this article.

(b) A prejudgment writ of garnishment is available as a means of attachment of tangible or intangible property, other than earnings from personal services of the defendant, at any time after the filing of a complaint and before judgment, in cases in which a writ of attachment is available under W.S.