In any case where judgment is obtained under §§ 26-2-205 — 26-2-208, if there are no wages due such employee so garnished, such judgment shall be void and unenforceable.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 2 - Exemptions—garnishment
§ 26-2-202. Property, Debts and Effects Liable to Satisfy Judgment
§ 26-2-203. Summons of Garnishee
§ 26-2-205. Garnishee's Answer — Effect
§ 26-2-206. Execution Awarded for Property in Garnishee's Hands
§ 26-2-207. Notice to Other Persons Holding Defendant's Property
§ 26-2-208. Delivery of Garnisheed Property — Judgment for Nondelivery
§ 26-2-209. Failure to Appear or Answer
§ 26-2-210. Levy of Execution on Land
§ 26-2-211. Execution Stayed Until Choses in Action Become Due
§ 26-2-212. Certificate Given to Garnishee Stating Date and Amount of Judgment
§ 26-2-213. Lien Upon Debts Due and Payable in Future
§ 26-2-215. Employer to Remit Withheld Moneys to Court
§ 26-2-216. Installment Payments to Obtain Stay of Garnishment — Service of Garnishment Summons
§ 26-2-218. Written Agreement for Installment Payments
§ 26-2-220. Applicability of Provisions for Garnishment on Attachments
§ 26-2-221. Garnishment of Compensation Due From State — Amount Exempted
§ 26-2-223. No Wages Due Garnisheed Employee — Judgment Null and Void