Where a debtor in default under a mortgage is in possession of the premises,a writ of possession would be required prior to conducting a sale.

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A writ of possession is a court order directing the Sheriff or Marshal to put the rightful owner in possession of the property after an eviction proceeding has taken place. In the case of a defaulted mortgage, the lender must obtain a writ of possession before conducting a sale if the debtor is in possession of the property.

Where a Debtor in Default Under a Mortgage Is in Possession