Define: Writ Of Attachment

In UK Law, a “Writ of Attachment” is a court-issued order that authorises the seizure or attachment of a person’s property or assets to secure the enforcement of a judgement or to compel compliance with a court order. This legal remedy is typically utilised in cases where there is a risk that the judgement debtor may dispose of or conceal their assets to avoid satisfying their obligations. The writ grants authority to law enforcement or court-appointed officers to seize and hold the debtor’s property or assets until the underlying legal dispute is resolved or the judgement debt is satisfied. The purpose of a writ of attachment is to ensure that the judgement creditor has sufficient recourse to recover the amount owed to them, thereby promoting the integrity and effectiveness of the judicial process.

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This glossary post was last updated: 29th March 2024.