distraining Synonyms
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distraining Meaning
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distraining (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Distrain
distraining Sentence Examples
- The landlord distrained the tenant's possessions for unpaid rent.
- The distraint was carried out by the sheriff's office.
- The tenant had 10 days to redeem the distrained goods.
- If the tenant failed to redeem the goods, they would be sold at public auction.
- The proceeds of the sale would be used to satisfy the landlord's claim for unpaid rent.
- Distraint is a common law remedy for landlords to collect unpaid rent.
- Distraint is also used to collect other debts, such as taxes or court costs.
- In some jurisdictions, distraint is only allowed if the debtor has failed to pay the debt after a court judgment has been obtained.
- Distraint can be a very effective way to collect debts because it allows the creditor to seize the debtor's property without having to go through a lengthy court process.
- However, distraint can also be a very disruptive and expensive process for the debtor.
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of Distrain
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The landlord distrained the tenant's possessions for unpaid rent.
The distraint was carried out by the sheriff's office.
The tenant had 10 days to redeem the distrained goods.
If the tenant failed to redeem the goods, they would be sold at public auction.
