EXECUTION — (Civil), laws concerning methods of recovering a debt. Definition and Substance of the Concept In Jewish law, a debt or obligation (ḥiyyuv) creates in favor of the creditor not only a personal right of action against the debtor, but also a right… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
execution — ex·e·cu·tion /ˌek si kyü shən/ n 1: the act or process of executing witnessed the execution of the will 2: a putting to death as fulfillment of a judicial death sentence 3: the process of enforcing a judgment (as against a debtor); also: a… … Law dictionary
execution — The act of getting an officer of the court to take possession of the property of a losing party in a lawsuit, the judgment debtor, on behalf of the winner, the judgment creditor, so that it may be sold and the proceeds may be used to pay the… … Glossary of Bankruptcy
execution against goods — England, Wales writ of fieri facias, Also known as execution against goods. A writ of fieri facias (writ of fi fa) commands a High Court enforcement officer (previously called a Sheriff) to seize and sell at auction enough of a debtor s goods in… … Law dictionary
execution — Carrying out some act or course of conduct to its completion. Northwest Steel Rolling Mills v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, C.C.A.Wash., 110 F.2d 286, 290. Completion of an act. Putting into force. The completion, fulfillment, or perfecting… … Black's law dictionary
execution — Carrying out some act or course of conduct to its completion. Northwest Steel Rolling Mills v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, C.C.A.Wash., 110 F.2d 286, 290. Completion of an act. Putting into force. The completion, fulfillment, or perfecting… … Black's law dictionary
debtor — One who owes a debt to another who is called the creditor; one who may be compelled to pay a claim or demand; anyone liable on a claim, whether due or to become due. First Nat. Bank & Trust Co. in Macon v. Kunes, 128 Ga.App. 565, 197 S.E.2d 446,… … Black's law dictionary
debtor — One who owes a debt to another who is called the creditor; one who may be compelled to pay a claim or demand; anyone liable on a claim, whether due or to become due. First Nat. Bank & Trust Co. in Macon v. Kunes, 128 Ga.App. 565, 197 S.E.2d 446,… … Black's law dictionary
execution — noun Etymology: Middle English execucion, from Anglo French, from Latin exsecution , exsecutio, from exsequi to execute, from ex + sequi to follow more at sue Date: 14th century 1. the act or process of executing ; performance 2. a putting to… … New Collegiate Dictionary
execution sale — A sale by a sheriff or other ministerial officer under the authority of a writ of execution which he has levied on property of the debtor. See also judicial sale … Black's law dictionary
execution sale — A sale by a sheriff or other ministerial officer under the authority of a writ of execution which he has levied on property of the debtor. See also judicial sale … Black's law dictionary