HRS 0653-0001 ANNOTATIONS

Garnishment proceedings against the retirement system, see §88-92.

Monies owed by State to vendor under public contract not garnishable. Att. Gen. Op. 72-12.

But for this statute, garnishment would not lie, as there is no privity of contract between disbursing officer and beneficiary. 2 H. 80.

Contractor to whom government owes balance for building bridge is not government beneficiary. 9 H. 195. Lessees of Hawaiian Homes Commission, which holds proceeds of pineapple sales, are not government beneficiaries within meaning of this section, but the proceeds may be reached by a creditor's bill. 37 H. 8, 12.

No garnishee process against Territory, except as provided by this chapter. 16 H. 106, 109. Municipal corporation like private corporation subject to process of garnishment. 23 H. 564, 570.

Every government official, legislative, judicial, or executive included if entitled to salary. 19 H. 428, 429; 31 H. 1014.

Not violative of 14th amendment of U.S. Constitution. 19 H. 428, 430.