Fieri Facias

Fieri Facias in United Kingdom

Definition of Fieri Facias

In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Fieri Facias : (fieri facias, fi. fa.)

(Latin: you should cause to be done)

A writ of execution to enforce the payment of a debt when judgment has been entered against the debtor. The writ can also be used to enforce a judgment for payment of damages. The writ is addressed to the *sheriff requiring him to seize the property of the debtor in order to pay the debt, interest, and costs.


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