A Tennessee ATTACHMENTS — Writ of Attachment (without fiat) is a legal document issued by a state court which orders the seizure of property belonging to a defendant to ensure that the defendant's assets are available to satisfy a judgment. The Writ of Attachment (without fiat) is used when the plaintiff is unable to obtain a judgment against the defendant and the defendant has property within the jurisdiction of the court. The Writ is served on the defendant or any person or entity that has possession of the property or interest in the property. There are two types of Writs of Attachment (without fiat) in Tennessee: 1. Prejudgment Writ of Attachment (without fiat): This Writ is issued when the plaintiff is unable to obtain a judgment against the defendant and the defendant has property within the jurisdiction of the court. The Writ is served on the defendant or any person or entity that has possession of the property or interest in the property. 2. Postjudgment Writ of Attachment (without fiat): This Writ is issued when a judgment has been obtained against the defendant and the defendant has failed to pay the judgment. The Writ is served on the defendant or any person or entity that has possession of the property or interest in the property. In both cases, the Writ of Attachment (without fiat) must contain the name of the plaintiff and defendant, the amount of the judgment, a description of the property to be attached, and the date and time of the attachment. The Writ must also be served on the defendant and any other person or entity that may have possession of the property.