National Real Estate Practice Exam

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What is a writ of attachment used for?

To transfer ownership of property
To secure a debtor's property during a lawsuit
To finalize a purchase agreement
To notify tax authorities of ownership

The correct answer is: To secure a debtor's property during a lawsuit

A writ of attachment is a legal order that allows a creditor to secure a debtor's property as part of a lawsuit. This mechanism is used to ensure that the debtor's assets are preserved and available to satisfy a potential judgment in favor of the creditor. By obtaining a writ of attachment, the court can effectively place a hold on the debtor's assets, which prevents the debtor from selling or hiding those assets before the court resolves the dispute. This process is particularly important in ensuring that, if the creditor ultimately wins the lawsuit, the debtor's property can be used to satisfy the debt. Other choices relate to different legal concepts: transferring ownership of property is typically achieved through deeds; finalizing a purchase agreement involves contract execution rather than securing assets; and notifying tax authorities is handled through other forms of documentation or filings, not a writ of attachment. Thus, the use of a writ of attachment is specific to the context of securing a debtor's property during legal proceedings.