what is a writ of execution 
a writ of execution is a court order that puts in force a judgment of possession and directs law enforcement personnel to begin the transfer of property as the result of a legal judgment property may include assets money or real property understanding writs of executiona judgment of possession is a type of court order that determines who is entitled to property after a judgment of possession is rendered by the court the judge may then issue a writ of execution to begin the transfer of property the judgment for possession states the plaintiff has a right to the property the writ of execution actually begins the transfer process from a judgment debtor to a plaintiff 