distrained (Meaning)

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distrained (imp. & p. p.)

of Distrain

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distrained Sentence Examples

  1. The landlord distrained the tenant's property for nonpayment of rent.
  2. The IRS distrained the taxpayer's bank account for unpaid taxes.
  3. The creditor distrained the debtor's car for nonpayment of a loan.
  4. The government distrained the company's assets for nonpayment of taxes.
  5. The sheriff distrained the farmer's crops for nonpayment of property taxes.
  6. Distraint is a common method of enforcing a legal judgment.
  7. Distraint can be a very effective way to collect a debt.
  8. However, distraint can also be very disruptive to the debtor's business or personal life.
  9. Therefore, distraint should only be used as a last resort after all other attempts to collect the debt have failed.
  10. There are a number of legal protections in place to prevent distraint from being abused.

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The landlord distrained the tenant's property for nonpayment of rent.

The IRS distrained the taxpayer's bank account for unpaid taxes.

The creditor distrained the debtor's car for nonpayment of a loan.

The government distrained the company's assets for nonpayment of taxes.