Warning

Info

Warning

Info

Warning

Info

LSDefine

Simple English definitions for legal terms

writ of execution

Read a random definition: leasehold interest

A quick definition of writ of execution:

A writ of execution is a legal order that tells the police to take action to help the person who won a court case. The order usually goes to a sheriff, who tries to take things that belong to the person who lost the case to pay for what they owe. This is called a Sheriff's sale.

A more thorough explanation:

A writ of execution is a legal order issued by a court that instructs law enforcement officials to take action to enforce a judgment that has been won by the plaintiff. This order is usually directed towards a sheriff, who is responsible for carrying out the order.

For example, if a plaintiff wins a judgment against a defendant for unpaid debts, the court may issue a writ of execution that directs the sheriff to seize the defendant's property in order to satisfy the debt. The sheriff may then hold a public auction, known as a Sheriff's sale, to sell the seized property and use the proceeds to pay off the debt.

Another example of a writ of execution is when a landlord wins a judgment against a tenant for unpaid rent. The court may issue a writ of execution that directs the sheriff to evict the tenant and seize any property belonging to the tenant in order to satisfy the debt.

In summary, a writ of execution is a powerful legal tool that allows a plaintiff to enforce a judgment by directing law enforcement officials to take action against the defendant's property.

writ of error | writ of garnishment

Warning

Info

General

General chat about the legal profession.
main_chatroom
👍 Chat vibe: 0 👎
Help us make LSD better!
Tell us what's important to you
haha suckers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
20:38
prolly have a lil family and hobbies what loosers
hahah losers like what? you travel? have a life? not me, i'm reading every line of a contract while my seniors go play golf and enjoy like hahaha suckers
20:40
yea inverse perspective, what is fun is not fun and what is not fun is fun
20:40
you get it.
i wanna be able to travel a ton too
my ex just posted a harry potter related joke i think i dodged a bullet
20:41
Im only going to law school to recruit members for the revolution
20:41
nice where u wanna go? yea bullet dodged fr
can we join even if we're not at ur school
20:44
yeah but youd be in a different chapter
20:44
are we revolting against people who do not use their signal whilst driving?
20:44
We’re revolting against the man, man
20:45
Power does not flow from the sleeve of a judges robe to paraphrase
fuck yeah i'm down
MrThickRopes
20:46
uhhh
MrThickRopes
20:46
Yeeeeaahh
MrThickRopes
20:46
PUT DA BEAT ON BRUH
20:48
Aight yall can join but I call dibs on being assassinated
MrThickRopes
20:49
Unc unc unc unc unc
MrThickRopes
20:49
Up in da club
MrThickRopes
20:49
Up in da club uns uns uns uns uns uns
the unction
20:55
just got a DUI while drinkin an NA beer in my car
20:55
someone help is some1 a hoya lowya here?!
MrThickRopes
21:03
Yoooo wtf
21:03
jk ropes but I do got ops fr
MrThickRopes
21:12
Me too bruh they praying on my downfall fr
21:19
bruh i got ppl tryna make my head a brain smoothie
21:19
serve me with some margarita mix and agave sweetener and summ
LSD+ is ad-free, with DMs, discounts, case briefs & more.