Writ of attachment

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-005266",
  "term": "Writ of attachment",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A court order that authorizes the seizure of a defendant's property to secure a judgment or to bring the defendant into court. This writ is typically issued before a final judgment to prevent a defendant from disposing of assets that could be used to satisfy a future monetary award. The property is held by the court or a designated officer until the case is resolved.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/writ-of-attachment/"
}