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writ of execution

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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.

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Dkk
15:47
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Dkk
15:48
Indeed, the legendary man himself.
15:49
I would go to blow my back out by the bay boston
15:50
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CynicalOops
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Blow and back day out by boston bay
15:59
so true
Dkk
16:03
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windyMagician
16:10
is it dumb that I rlly want to go to Mich even tho I have a full ride to umn
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Dkk
16:15
@windyMagician: Nah michigan is better than UMN
Dkk
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windyMagician
16:16
@Dkk: for public defense tho?
windyMagician
16:16
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texaslawhopefully
16:17
@windyMagician: not at all. Michigan is also very generous with aid, so if you get enough it makes perfect sense to take it.
windyMagician
16:17
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windyMagician
16:17
going to my dream school is crazy
michigan also has better options if you do PD for 10 years then want to do something else
windyMagician
16:19
also would love to clerk for my federal district court even tho I know its hella competitive, I think mich sets me up better?
16:20
would be a great point to bring up when ur deciding / visiting each place- see what recent placement looks like
texaslawhopefully
16:23
For fed clerkships by far Michigan places better. I think it’s like 14-15 percent
windyMagician
16:25
sticker debt is high-key scary tho
texaslawhopefully
16:26
I’m sure you’ll get good merit aid though. Look at Michigan’s 509 report. They’re very generous.
16:34
i am going to wait patiently into january to get into a law school
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then i will start tweaking
texaslawhopefully
16:42
January could not come any sooner
16:54
i hope you guys all have a very lovely holiday season
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