Notwithstanding any provision of the general statutes to the contrary, no prejudgment remedy shall be available to a person in any action at law or equity (1) unless he has complied with the provisions of sections 52-278a to 52-278g, inclusive, except an action upon a commercial transaction wherein the defendant has executed a waiver as provided in section 52-278f, or (2) for the garnishment of earnings as defined in subdivision (5) of section 52-350a.

Cited. 176 Conn. 432; 181 Conn. 524; 184 Conn. 85; 188 Conn. 69; 208 Conn. 13; 222 Conn. 361; Id., 541; 232 C. 216. Cited. 1 CA 188; 4 Conn.App. 510; 14 Conn.App. 579; 28 Conn.App. 809; 32 Conn.App. 118; 33 CA 223; 34 CA 801; 46 Conn.App. 399. Cited. 38 Conn.Supp. 98. Subdiv. (2): Since commissions a real estate salesperson receive are debts accruing by reason of personal service, they are “earnings” under Sec. 52-350a(5) and are exempt from garnishment in a prejudgment remedy application. 50 CS 460.