What does Execution of Judgement mean?
What does Execution of Judgement mean?
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Terms: Execution of Judgment: Execution refers to an official document that directs a sheriff to take possession of a judgment debtor’s property so that it either (a) may be turned over to the judgment creditor or (b) may be sold at public sale so that the proceeds may be turned over to the judgment creditor.
When does the sheriff try to collect a judgment?
The Sheriff’s Office can attempt to collect outstanding Small Claims Judgments on your behalf if the defendant does not pay within thirty (30) days of the judgment. If the defendant does not pay after the thirty day period, you may bring or mail your judgment to us and we will attempt to collect the amount…
What happens when you file a writ of execution?
The writ authorizes the sheriff’s office to take certain action to collect the monies against the debtor. When you file a writ of execution you are then directing the sheriff to take some additional action concerning the judgment. These actions consist primarily of: Selling a house, land or real property.
How to collect a NYC civil court judgment?
The Sheriff’s Office can attempt to collect outstanding NYC Civil Court Judgments on your behalf. You may bring or mail your judgment to us and we will attempt to satisfy the amount of the judgment plus interest and any fees. The fee for this is $50.00.
What’s the best way to collect a judgment?
Step 2 to collect a judgment is to file with the department of court records a praecipe for a writ of execution. The writ is the “key”which allows the Sheriff to execute on a judgment. Remember, the actual writ is filed with the county courts first, and then the original writ (with a stamped seal on it) must be delivered to the Sheriff’s office.
The Sheriff’s Office can attempt to collect outstanding Small Claims Judgments on your behalf if the defendant does not pay within thirty (30) days of the judgment. If the defendant does not pay after the thirty day period, you may bring or mail your judgment to us and we will attempt to collect the amount…
What happens if a judgment debtor does not pay?
If the judgment debtor does not pay the judgment, you may obtain a writ of execution and three copies from the court clerk. The writ gives the Sheriff the authority to seize property of the judgment debtor and is valid for 180 days after its issuance.
When does a writ of judgement become valid?
The writ gives the Sheriff the authority to seize property of the judgment debtor and is valid for 180 days after its issuance. You must give the Sheriff signed, written instructions to levy on (seize) and sell, if necessary, specific property belonging to the debtor to satisfy your judgment.
The Sheriff’s Office can attempt to collect outstanding NYC Civil Court Judgments on your behalf. You may bring or mail your judgment to us and we will attempt to satisfy the amount of the judgment plus interest and any fees. The fee for this is $50.00.