Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure 3542 – Actions in which attachment can issue
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Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure 3542
- Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
A writ of attachment may be obtained in any action for a money judgment, whether against a resident or a nonresident, regardless of the nature, character, or origin of the claim, whether it is for a certain or uncertain amount, and whether it is liquidated or unliquidated.