Definition of Writ Of Restitution

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Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
  • Writ of restitution
    Ballentine's Law Dictionary

    A writ for the restitution of property on the reversal of a judgment. See, also, Restitution.

  • Writ of Restitution
    Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    A writ which ls issued on the reversal of a judgment commanding the sheriff to restore to the defendant bslow the thing levied upon, if it has not been sold, and, if it has been sold, the proceeds. Ban. Abr. "Execution," Q.