Art. 3544 Plaintiff's security

If you want to attach (seize) someone's property before winning your case, you usually have to put up money as security first. Normally, that security has to match the full amount you're suing for, not counting interest or court costs.

There's an exception for one specific situation. If the only reason you're asking for the attachment is that the other person doesn't live in the state, the security is capped at $250. This lower amount applies just for nonresidency cases.

However, this cap isn't automatic or permanent. If you can show the court a good reason, the judge can raise the security amount above $250. But even then, it can never go higher than the total amount of money you're claiming in the lawsuit.