A return is usually included in the form writ furnished by the clerk. If the attorney prepares the writ, a return should be provided. The attorney should make sure the return meets the requirements of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure. See section 16.8 in this manual for a discussion of the officer’s return. A writ of attachment is at form 8-20.
[Caption. See § 3 of the Introduction in volume 1 of this manual.]
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Use the same caption as in the application for writ of attachment at form 8-17. |
Officer’s Return for Writ of Attachment
CAME TO HAND at ________ __.m. on the ______ day of ________________ and executed at ________ __.m. on the ______ day of ________________ at ________________, ____________________ County, Texas, by taking into possession the following property:
______________________________________________________________________.
The property remains in my custody, subject to the further order of the court issuing the writ.
The distance actually traveled by me in execution of this process was ______ miles, and my fees are $____________.
SHERIFF OR CONSTABLE