§ 60-711 Appointment of receiver.

A judge has the power to appoint a receiver to help support an attachment order. An attachment is when the court sets aside or holds onto a person's property while a case is going on, usually to make sure there's something available to pay a debt if the person suing wins. A receiver is a person the court puts in charge of managing or protecting that property so it doesn't get lost, damaged, or sold off before the case is finished.

This rule doesn't stand on its own. It works together with article 13 of the same chapter, which lays out the detailed rules for how receivers are appointed and what they can do. So if you're dealing with an attachment case, this rule tells you that a receiver is an option, but you'll need to look at article 13 to understand the full process and requirements.

In practical terms, this matters most to people involved in lawsuits over debts or property disputes. If someone has had their property attached, a receiver might end up controlling that property temporarily. Knowing this can help you understand why a court-appointed person, rather than you or the other party, might be handling assets while the case moves forward.