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writ of attachment

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writ of attachment n. a court order directing a sheriff (or other law enforcement officer) to seize property of a defendant which would satisfy a judgment against that defendant. (See: attachment)



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Mallegni used "unscrupulous" tactics to ensnare a borrower into a cycle of ever-increasing default interest and late fees, issued the writ of attachment Tuesday.
2d 425 -WI (2004) ISSUE: It may surprise many to learn that if an employee has his wages attached or garnished, and his employer, having been duly served with a writ of attachment or garnishment, fails to timely file the necessary affidavit as to the amount of wages on hand at the time of the service of process, the employer can be held responsible for the total amount unpaid on the judgment.
Some states require a preattachment hearing before a court can attach a piece of property, but most will allow the writ of attachment to be issued by a court ex parte and then require a postattachment hearing.
 
 
 
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