Question

When at the commencement of a legal action a plaintiff asks the court to confiscate certain property belonging to the defendant to act as security for the satisfaction of the judgment he's seeking, the plaintiff is asking the court to issue a:

a) Garnishment
b) Writ of possession
c) Writ of attachment
d) None of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct option is (c)

Explanation:

Writ of attachment is an order by court to seize or confiscate an asset or property mentioned on the writ that belongs to the defendant.

The asset is seized till the time legal action is pending. This is advantageous as plaintiff's rights are protected as well as acts as an aid in negotiating settlement with the defendant.

Garnishment is when money is withheld and given to another party.