Which statement about attachment is true?

Which statement about attachment is true?

• A. It gives a lien by levy on property
• B. It gives a permanent ownership transfer
• C. It dissolves debts
• D. It creates a new cause of action

Answer: (A)

Attachment is a provisional remedy that creates a security interest in the defendant’s property. By issuing a writ of attachment, the court grabs or encumbers specific assets to ensure there will be assets available to satisfy a future judgment. This gives the plaintiff a lien on the attached property, which means the property is tied up as security, not transferred to the plaintiff. Ownership remains with the defendant, but the attached assets can be seized or levied on later if the plaintiff wins and collects on the judgment. It does not dissolve debts or add a new cause of action; it simply secures the current claim and helps ensure payment after a judgment.

Attachment is a provisional remedy that creates a security interest in the defendant’s property. By issuing a writ of attachment, the court grabs or encumbers specific assets to ensure there will be assets available to satisfy a future judgment. This gives the plaintiff a lien on the attached property, which means the property is tied up as security, not transferred to the plaintiff. Ownership remains with the defendant, but the attached assets can be seized or levied on later if the plaintiff wins and collects on the judgment. It does not dissolve debts or add a new cause of action; it simply secures the current claim and helps ensure payment after a judgment.