Utah Code 38-3-5. When attachment will issue — Determination of priorities
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Terms Used In Utah Code 38-3-5
- 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.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
- Property: includes both real and personal property. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
Upon the filing of such complaint, affidavit and bond it shall be the duty of the court wherein the same are filed to issue a writ of attachment to the proper officer, commanding him to seize the property of the defendant subject to such lien, or so much thereof as will satisfy the demand, and to make a determination of the priorities of the claims, liens, and security interests in such property.
Amended by Chapter 272, 1977 General Session