Writ of Execution
/ˈrɪt əv ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A court order authorizing the enforcement of a judgment, typically to seize and sell a debtor's property to satisfy a debt.
The creditor obtained a writ of execution to recover the owed money by seizing the debtor's assets.
Forms
- writs of execution
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Commentary
Commonly issued after a final judgment; clarity about the property subject to enforcement is key in drafting.
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