2007-10-16 14:22:02 · 8 answers · asked by Pat 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You mean like holding someone or something for ransom? It's usually illegal, but that's the word....
2007-10-16 14:45:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Attachment is the case filed for the holding of the monies and properties to guarantee payment.
2007-10-16 21:27:36 · answer #2 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A number of terms could apply depending on the context;
Extortion (blackmail)
Ransom (if a kidnapping is involved)
Detinue (tort - failure or inability to return property)
Collateral (used in contract law - for instance you go to a bank to get a loan the bank says if you default they'll reposess your car, house etc)
2007-10-17 02:57:23 · answer #3 · answered by xxalmostfamous1987xx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Collateral
2007-10-16 21:52:03 · answer #4 · answered by Ti 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Extortion =criminal law the crime of obtaining something such as money or information from somebody by using force, threats, or other unacceptable methods
2007-10-16 21:32:16 · answer #5 · answered by L L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like an escrow account
2007-10-16 23:04:26 · answer #6 · answered by DOIN' RIGHT AINT GOT NO END 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
escrow
2007-10-16 21:28:42 · answer #7 · answered by cindyandfred57 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Escrow ????
2007-10-16 21:26:03 · answer #8 · answered by 1st Buzie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋