Writ of Attachment
/ˈrɪt əv əˈtætʃmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A court order directing the seizure or detention of property to secure a judgment or satisfy a debt.
The plaintiff obtained a writ of attachment to secure the defendant's assets before trial.
- (n.) A provisional remedy allowing the court to hold a defendant's property to prevent its disposal prior to final judgment.
The writ of attachment was granted to prevent the defendant from selling the disputed goods.
Forms
- writs of attachment
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Commentary
Use precisely to distinguish this court-ordered seizure from other types of writs or liens; varies in procedure by jurisdiction.
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