Terms Used In Maryland Code, TAX - GENERAL 13-817

  • Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
(a) In an action under § 13-816 of this subtitle, a request for attachment before judgment against any asset of the defendant may be filed in accordance with the Maryland Rules.

(b) The plaintiff in the action is not required to file an attachment bond.