Writ Of Execution Legal Meaning and Definition

Here is a simplified definition of the legal term Writ Of Execution.

Writ Of Execution (noun)

A Writ of Execution is like a note from a judge. This note tells the police or local authority to do something that the court has decided. For example, if someone owes money and doesn't pay it, the judge might send this note to a sheriff. The note might tell the sheriff to take some of the person's property to pay the money they owe. Normally, this happens based on the court's decision or judgement.