Nothing in this title precludes the granting of relief pursuant to Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 525) of Title 7.
§ 482.020.Relief Pursuant to Chapter 3, Title 7
Title 6.5. Attachment · Chapter 2. General Provisions · Enacted 1974 · no amendments on record · Last verified July 28, 2026
In one sentenceSection 482.020 clarifies that nothing in the Attachment Law prevents a court from granting relief under the separate injunction statute, Chapter 3 of Title 7, commencing with Section 525.
Full Text of § 482.020
Plain-English Summary
Attachment is not a plaintiff’s only tool for securing a claim before judgment. Section 482.020 makes clear that seeking or obtaining a writ of attachment does not foreclose separately seeking a preliminary injunction or other equitable relief under the general injunction statute beginning at § 525. A plaintiff can pursue both remedies where the facts support them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does using the Attachment Law prevent a plaintiff from also seeking an injunction?
No. Section 482.020 confirms that nothing in this title precludes relief under Chapter 3 of Title 7, the general injunction statute beginning at Section 525.
Why would a plaintiff want both attachment and an injunction?
Attachment secures a future money judgment by reaching specific property, while an injunction under Section 525 restrains particular conduct — Section 482.020 confirms a plaintiff can pursue both where the facts support each remedy.
Amendment History
Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1516.
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Last verified July 28, 2026.
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