The clerk or justice of the peace, after complying with the provisions of chapter 14 of this title, shall issue the writ of attachment upon receiving an affidavit by or on behalf of plaintiff, showing any one or more of the requirements for a writ of attachment as set forth in section 12-1521.

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 12-1522

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
  • Writ: means an order or precept in writing issued in the name of the state or by a court or judicial officer. See Arizona Laws 1-215
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