Writ of Possession
/ˈrɪt əv pəˌzɛʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A court order directing law enforcement to deliver possession of property to a party, often used following eviction or foreclosure proceedings.
The landlord obtained a writ of possession to evict the tenant legally.
Forms
- writ of possession
- writs of possession
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Commentary
Commonly issued after a judgment for possession, this writ enforces the transfer or restoration of possession, emphasizing its role in property and landlord-tenant law.
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