Prejudgment writ of attachment

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A prejudgment writ of attachment may be ordered in a legal action where a plaintiff has demonstrated fraud in the underlying action or that defendant may attempt to hide assets from the court. In this context, a prejudgment writ of attachment function much like a temporary restraining order (TRO), which preserves the status quo pending a final resolution of the dispute. However, unlike a TRO, prejudgment writs of attachment provides a source of financial recovery for a plaintiff. Usually, a plaintiff seeking a prejudgment writ of attachment must post a surety bond of up to two times the amount of the damages claimed by the plaintiff.