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Rule 64. Seizing a Person or Property

Federal Rules of Civil Procedure § 64

Type
Rule
Source
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
Jurisdiction
Federal
Date
2026-07-10
Topic
general

Rule 64. Seizing a Person or Property (a) Remedies Under State Law — In General. At the commencement of and throughout an action, every remedy is available that, under the law of the state where the court is located, provides for seizing a person or property to secure satisfaction of the potential judgment. But a federal statute governs to the extent it applies. (b) Specific Kinds of Remedies.

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Rule64. Seizing a Person or Property

(a) Remedies Under State Law — In General.At the commencement of and throughout an action, every remedy is available that, under the law of the state where the court is located, provides for seizing a person or property to secure satisfaction of the potential judgment. But a federal statute governs to the extent it applies.(b) Specific Kinds of Remedies.The remedies available under this rule include the following — however designated and regardless of whether state procedure requires an independent action:

• arrest;

• attachment;

• garnishment;

• replevin;

• sequestration; and

• other corresponding or equivalent remedies.
[Amended April 30, 2007, effective December 1, 2007.]