The formal process of using a court order to seize personal or real property is called what?

• A. Bail
• B. Appearance
• C. Attach
• D. Appellee

Answer: (C)

In civil procedure, attachment is the court-ordered seizure of a debtor’s assets to secure a claim or ensure payment of a judgment. The court issues a writ allowing the sheriff or other officer to seize property—either personal items like bank accounts or other assets, and sometimes real property—to prevent dissipation of assets before the case is resolved or to satisfy a judgment after victory. This remedy protects the party pursuing the claim by maintaining assets available to satisfy what’s owed.

Bail is about securing a defendant’s appearance in court, not seizing assets. Appearance refers to coming to court. An appellee is the party against whom an appeal is taken.