Terms Used In Florida Statutes 509.408

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
The prejudgment writ issued under s. 509.406 shall command the officer to whom it may be directed to distrain the described personal property of defendant and hold such property until final judgment is rendered.