Section 18-4-42. Entry of order by judge authorizing garnishment prior to judgment; issuance of summons of garnishment pursuant to order by clerk of court generally

   After considering plaintiff's application, if the judge to whom same is made finds that the facts alleged show the existence of one or more of the grounds set forth in Code Section 18-4-40, he may enter an order authorizing garnishment prior to judgment. The entry of such order shall authorize the clerk of the court in which the garnishment proceedings are pending to issue summons of garnishment from time to time without a further showing until the case is terminated or until further order of the court.

Code 1933, § 46-203, enacted by Ga. L. 1976, p. 1608, § 1.