[Issuance and return of writ; proceedings; judgment.]

Original writs of attachment shall be issued and returned in like manner as ordinary writs of summons; and when the defendant is cited to answer the action, like proceedings shall be had between him and the plaintiff as in ordinary actions on contracts, and a general judgment may be rendered for or against the defendant. History: C.L. 1897, § 2685 (192), added by Laws 1907, ch. 107, § 1 (192); Code 1915, § 4309; C.S. 1929, § 105-1611; 1941 Comp., § 22-115; 1953 Comp., § 26-1-15.