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Title VIII - PROVISIONAL AND FINAL REMEDIES
Rule 64 - Seizing a Person or Property

Sup. Ct. R. D.C. 64

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As amended through October 11, 2024
Rule 64 - Seizing a Person or Property
(a) IN GENERAL. At the commencement of and throughout an action, every remedy is available that, under the law of the District of Columbia, provides for seizing a person or property to secure satisfaction of the potential judgment.
(b) SPECIFIC KINDS OF REMEDIES. The remedies available under this rule include the following-however designated:
(1) arrest;
(2) attachment;
(3) garnishment;
(4) replevin;
(5) sequestration; and
(6) other corresponding or equivalent remedies.
(c) [Deleted.]

Sup. Ct. R. D.C. 64

COMMENT TO 2018 AMENDMENTS

This rule conforms to Civil Rule 64. Consistent with the civil rules, the substance of former section (b) was moved to Rule 64 -I, and former section (c) was moved to Rule 64 -II.