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A writ or process for the enforcement of a judgment. A remedy afforded by law for the enforcement of a judgment, which is not an action but is included in the phrase "process in an action." 30 Am J2d Exec § 1.
The signing of an instrument; signing, coupled with sealing, acknowledgment, and attestation, as such may be required by statute, and the delivery of the instrument. 23 Am J2d Deeds § 18. The signing and delivery of a negotiable instrument. Re Tynans Estate, 142 Neb 671, 7 NW2d 628.
The performance of a duty, assignment, or obligation. The acts of a sheriff in serving the writ or process of execution. 30 Am J2d Exec § 207. The performance of a promisor's obligation under a contract. 17 Am J2d Contr § 355. The imprisonment of a person pursuant to a sentence; putting a man to death by hanging, electrocution, or gas pursuant to a death sentence. 21 Am J2d Crim L §§ 590 et seq.
See fieri facias; ground writ; levy of execution; pluries writs; supplementary proceedings.
Ballentine's law dictionary.
Anderson, W.S..
1998.
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