writ of attachment
A term for the court order authorizing attachment (the sheriff's seizure of defendant's property to satisfy a judgement).
Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary
A court order directing a sheriff (or other law enforcement officer) to seize property of a defendant that will satisfy a judgment against that person.
Definition provided by Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary.
August 19, 2010, 5:27 pm
