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Section 42-9-15 - Issuance and return of writ; proceedings; judgment.

42-9-15. [Issuance and return of writ; proceedings; judgment.]

Original writs of attachment shall be issued and returned in like manner as ordinary writs of summons; and when the defendant is cited to answer the action, like proceedings shall be had between him and the plaintiff as in ordinary actions on contracts, and a general judgment may be rendered for or against the defendant.