Business Inc.'s debt to Cartage Company is past due. Cartage brings a legal action against Business to collect. To ensure that a judgment in the creditor's favor will be collectible, Cartage asks the court to order the seizure of the debtor's property. This is a request for

A) an artisan's lien.
B) a mechanic's lien.
C) a writ of attachment.
D) a writ of execution.

Writ of Attachment

A legal document issued by a court that allows for the seizure of property before the finalization of a lawsuit to secure the potential judgment.

Judgment

A formal decision or order given by a court following a legal proceeding.

Seizure

The act of taking possession of an item, property, or individual by legal authority as a result of a law violation or court order.