Attachment in United Kingdom

Definition of Attachment

In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Attachment :

A court order for the detention of a person and/or his property. Attachment can be used by the courts for the punishment of *contempt of court. However, the most common form of attachment is attachment of earnings, by which a court orders the payment of judgment debts and other sums due under court orders (e.g. maintenance) by direct deduction from the debtor’s earnings. Payment is usually in instalments, and the debtor’s employer is responsible for paying these to the court.

See also garnishee proceedings.