Goods exempt from attachment
Certain goods owned by the client cannot be attached. These include:
1s11 DAA(S)A 2002•tools, books or other equipment reasonably required for the client’s profession, trade or business and not exceeding in aggregate value £1,000;
•any vehicle, the use of which is so reasonably required by the client, not exceeding in value £3,000;
•a mobile home which is the client’s only or principal residence;
•tools or equipment reasonably required for keeping the client’s garden in good order;
•any money.
If a sheriff officer attaches any of these, the client can apply to have them removed from the attachment schedule on the grounds they are exempt.
2s26 DAA(S)A 2002