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La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3542

Actions in which attachment can issue

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A writ of attachment may be obtained in any action for a money judgment, whether against a resident or a nonresident, regardless of the nature, character, or origin of the claim, whether it is for a certain or uncertain amount, and whether it is liquidated or unliquidated.

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Edition: 2026-09-15
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