At the commencement of and during the course of an action, all remedies providing for seizure of person or property for the purpose of securing satisfaction of the judgment ultimately to be entered in the action are available under the circumstances and in the manner provided by law.
Rule 64.Seizure of person or property.
Current through June 18, 2026 · Last verified July 9, 2026
In one sentenceKentucky civil actions may use any legal remedy for seizing a person or property to secure eventual satisfaction of judgment, available at the commencement of or during a case, under whatever circumstances and procedures existing law provides for that remedy.
Full Text of Rule 64
Amendment History
The source reproduced here (current through June 18, 2026) records no amendment to this rule since its original adoption — no History line appears for it in the compiled rules. For the underlying adopting order and any later amendments, see the West’s Rules & Procedures.
Plain-English Summary
Rule 64 doesn't create new remedies. It confirms that remedies like attachment or garnishment -- tools that let a party reach property or a person's assets before judgment, so there's something left to collect once the case ends -- remain available in Kentucky civil actions. The rule points to other law for the details: who can ask for these remedies, what showing is required, and how they're carried out.
A party can seek this kind of relief when filing suit or at any point while the case is pending. The circumstances and procedure follow the statutes and other law governing each specific remedy, not a single uniform standard set out in the civil rules themselves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Kentucky allow attachment or garnishment before a final judgment?
Yes. Rule 64 makes remedies for seizure of a person or property available to secure satisfaction of a judgment still to be entered, at the commencement of or during an action.
Where do I find the procedure for a specific attachment or garnishment remedy?
Rule 64 doesn't set out the procedure itself. It makes these remedies available under the circumstances and in the manner provided by law elsewhere -- generally the statutes governing that particular remedy.
Can I request seizure of property when I first file my lawsuit?
Yes. Rule 64 makes these remedies available both at the commencement of an action and during its course.
Source & verification. The rule text is reproduced verbatim from the
official Kentucky Rules of Civil Procedure (Ky. R. Civ. P. 64). Prescribed by the Supreme Court of Kentucky (Ky. Const. § 116). The plain-English summary is original and written by us. Last verified July 9, 2026. ·
Official source
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