Attachment Lien
/ˈætʃmənt liːn/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal claim or hold on property to secure the payment of a debt or performance of some obligation, imposed through a court order before a judgment is rendered.
The creditor obtained an attachment lien on the debtor's vehicle to secure repayment.
Forms
- attachment lien
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Commentary
Attachment liens are typically provisional and require court involvement; drafters should specify the scope and conditions under which the lien arises.
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