After Judgment Is Entered Against Kylie in a Suit for Nonpayment

question 63

Multiple Choice

After judgment is entered against Kylie in a suit for nonpayment by a creditor,the judge orders a local sheriff to seize and sell some of Kylie's valuable jewelry.This is an example of a ________.

• A)Writ of execution
• B)Order of attachment
• C)Decree of sale
• D)Writ of discharge
• E)Decree of seizure

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