Helen's debt to Imprint Printers is past due. Imprint obtains a judgment against Helen, but she refuses to pay it. Imprint asks the court for an order that directs the sheriff to seize and sell any of Helen's nonexempt real or personal property that is within the court's geographic jurisdiction. This is a request for
A) a writ of execution.
B) a composition agreement.
C) an order that would violate most state laws.
D) an order of garnishment.

Question

Helen's debt to Imprint Printers is past due. Imprint obtains a judgment against Helen, but she refuses to pay it. Imprint asks the court for an order that directs the sheriff to seize and sell any of Helen's nonexempt real or personal property that is within the court's geographic jurisdiction. This is a request for​
A) ​a writ of execution.
B) ​a composition agreement.
C) ​an order that would violate most state laws.
D) ​an order of garnishment.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Imprint is seeking a writ of execution, which is a court order that directs a sheriff to seize and sell a debtor's non-exempt property to satisfy a judgment. This is a common method for collecting a judgment.

Helen's Debt to Imprint Printers Is Past Due