New York Watch, Guard, or Patrol Agency (WGP) License Practice Exam

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What is known as the legal seizure of the property of a defendant BEFORE judgment?

  1. Subrogation

  2. Attachment

  3. Pleadings

  4. Coercion

The correct answer is: Attachment

Attachment is the correct answer because it refers to the legal process of seizing a defendant's property before a judgment has been made. This can occur in a variety of legal situations, and is often done as a precautionary measure to ensure that the defendant's assets are preserved in case they are found liable for damages. Subrogation, on the other hand, refers to the legal right for one party to stand in place of another in order to recover losses or damages. This may occur after a judgment has been made, so it is not the same as the legal seizure described in the question. Pleadings, while important in legal proceedings, do not pertain to the seizure of property for a defendant. Pleadings refer to formal written statements submitted to a court, outlining the parties' claims and defenses. Coercion is the use of force or threats to persuade someone to

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