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writ of restitution

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A quick definition of writ of restitution:

A writ of restitution is a legal order that enforces a judgment in a case where someone has been forcibly removed from their property. This can happen in a civil case or a criminal case where someone has been evicted from their home. The writ of restitution allows the person to regain possession of their property.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A writ of restitution is a legal process used to enforce a civil judgment or verdict in a criminal prosecution for forcible entry and detainer. It is typically used in cases where someone has been wrongfully evicted from their property or has had their property taken from them illegally.

Example 1: John was renting an apartment from a landlord who failed to maintain the property. John complained to the landlord about the issues, but the landlord refused to make any repairs. Eventually, John stopped paying rent and moved out. The landlord then filed a forcible-entry-and-detainer action against John and had him evicted. However, the court later determined that the eviction was illegal and issued a writ of restitution, allowing John to move back into the apartment.

Example 2: In a criminal case, a defendant may be ordered to pay restitution to the victim as part of their sentence. If the defendant fails to pay the restitution, the victim can seek a writ of restitution to enforce the judgment and collect the money owed.

These examples illustrate how a writ of restitution can be used to enforce a court's decision and provide relief to someone who has been wronged. It is a legal tool that can be used to ensure that justice is served and that people are held accountable for their actions.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
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[] baddestbunny
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every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
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@Aromatic, Have to guess.
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That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
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Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
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it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
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windyMagician
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reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
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NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
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let’s get after it boys and girls
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I gtg to bed soon.
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Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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