Attachment

Definition: A court-authorized seizure or restraint of property to help secure satisfaction of a potential judgment. Attachment can prevent a defendant from disposing of assets while a claim is being decided.

Example

A court orders qualifying assets held during a creditor's lawsuit, subject to the governing procedure.

Keep the distinction clear

Attachment is a legal remedy with specific requirements. It is different from merely recording a notice that litigation concerns real property.

Related terms

Judgment · Lis Pendens · Involuntary Lien

Keep studying

DEEP C: The Bundle of Property Rights Explained

References: Cornell LII: attachment

Pronunciation (US): uh-TACH-ment (capitals show stress)

Pronunciation reference: Merriam-Webster