Warrant Of Execution
A court document authorising the sheriff to enforce a judgment, often by attaching property.
Definition
A warrant of execution usually follows a judgment or court order. Anyone facing enforcement should check the judgment, warrant, sheriff's documents, amount claimed, interest and costs, payment history, and whether there are urgent grounds to challenge enforcement or negotiate payment.
Key takeaways
A court document authorising the sheriff to enforce a judgment, often by attaching property.
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Common situations
Debt enforcement
Default judgment
Sheriff attachment
Related resources
Resources and guides
Summons Response Checklist
Preparation checklist for understanding and responding to a civil summons.
Civil ProcedureCourt Process ResourceCourt Process Timeline Map
Process resource for summons, notices, pleadings, hearings, judgment, and enforcement milestones.
Civil ProcedureChecklistDefault Judgment Urgency Checklist
Prepare default-judgment urgency questions by organising the summons, service details, judgment notice, sheriff papers, bank or salary attachment records, reasons for non-response, and urgent consultation questions.
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What does Warrant Of Execution mean?
A court document authorising the sheriff to enforce a judgment, often by attaching property.
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