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An executory process is a legal procedure that can be used by a creditor to seize and sell property in order to satisfy a debt. This process can be used when the creditor has a mortgage or privilege in their favor, or when they are seeking to enforce a judgment that has been rendered by a different court. It is a summary and accelerated procedure that allows the creditor to take action without the involvement of the debtor.
Executory process is a legal procedure that can be used in two situations:
For example, if a person takes out a loan to buy a car and uses the car as collateral for the loan, the lender can use executory process to seize and sell the car if the borrower does not make the loan payments. Similarly, if a person is sued and a judgment is entered against them, the creditor can use executory process to seize and sell the person's property to satisfy the judgment.