Attachment bond

Definition
1  : a bond given by a plaintiff seeking to attach the defendant's property that ensures payment to the defendant of any damages suffered because of the attachment in the event the plaintiff loses the suit
2  : a bond given by a defendant in order to have an attachment released that ensures payment of a judgment awarded to the plaintiff



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due process clause

a clause in a constitution prohibiting the government from depriving a person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law


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