The officer to whom the writ is directed may attach property thereon as upon writs in civil actions, and such attachment shall constitute a lien upon the property attached to secure the performance of any decree or order that may be made in the suit.
RSA 498:18
1866, 4227:4. GS 190:8. GL 209:8. PS 205:13. PL 317 :17. RL 371:18.