writ-of-execution

name	writ-of-execution
title	Writ of Execution
description	Drafts writs of execution and supporting levy instructions for post-judgment enforcement of money judgments. Covers application for writ, interest calculation, asset-specific levy methods, exemption analysis, and multi-state domestication. Use when enforcing a money judgment through asset seizure, bank levy, or keeper levy.
author	CaseMark
author_url	https://github.com/CaseMark/skills/tree/main/skills/legal/writ-of-execution
license	Apache-2.0
version	0.1.0
execution_mode	open
jurisdiction	us
practice	litigation
language	en
tags	["drafting","pleading"]

Writ of Execution

Drafts a writ of execution authorizing law enforcement to seize debtor assets to satisfy an outstanding money judgment.

Prerequisites

1. Judgment — certified copy with amount, entry date, court, case number
2. Debtor information — full legal name, aliases, addresses, known assets
3. Asset details — bank accounts, real property, vehicles, business assets, receivables
4. Prior enforcement — partial payments, prior writs, garnishments
5. Jurisdiction — state-specific writ form, filing requirements, sheriff/marshal procedures

Quick Start

1. Confirm judgment is final and enforceable (not stayed, not expired, no bankruptcy)
2. Calculate net amount due (judgment + post-judgment interest + costs − credits)
3. Draft application for writ of execution
4. Draft writ directed to sheriff/marshal
5. Prepare asset-specific levy instructions
6. Identify likely exemption claims

Output Structure

1. Application for Writ of Execution

• Case caption and judgment information
• Original judgment amount, date, court
• Credits and payments received
• Post-judgment interest (rate, calculation period, accrued amount)
• Recoverable costs (filing fees, service costs, prior enforcement costs)
• Net amount due (judgment + interest + costs − credits)
• Request to clerk to issue writ

2. Writ of Execution

Per jurisdiction-specific form:

• Directed to sheriff/marshal of county where assets are located
• Judgment creditor and debtor identification
• Net amount to collect
• Instructions to levy on debtor's non-exempt property
• Writ return date

3. Levy Instructions

Asset Type	Method	Key Details
Bank accounts	Bank levy	Account numbers, branches, hold period
Real property	Record abstract, then levy	Legal description, recorder's office
Vehicles	Keeper levy or seizure	VIN, registration, storage
Business assets	Till-tap or keeper levy	Business address, hours