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Execution of judgment is the process and act of a sheriff or constable taking possession and control of property owned by a judgment debtor—the person or entity who lost a lawsuit and owes the judgment creditor money—and delivering the money to the judgment creditor or selling the seized property and delivering the proceeds to the judgment creditor. The sheriff or constable receives its authority to seize and sell the judgment debtor’s property from a writ of execution, which is an order from a judge to execute on the judgment by seizing money or seizing and selling property.

In Arizona, the execution of judgment refers to the enforcement of a court's decision where a judgment creditor, the party who won a lawsuit, is entitled to collect the awarded amount from the judgment debtor, the party who lost the case. This process is carried out by a sheriff or constable, who acts under the authority of a writ of execution. A writ of execution is a court order that directs the sheriff or constable to seize and either deliver the debtor's property to the creditor or sell the property and deliver the sale proceeds to the creditor to satisfy the judgment. The specific procedures for execution, including exemptions and limitations on what property can be seized, are governed by Arizona state statutes and rules of civil procedure. It is important for both creditors and debtors to be aware of these laws to understand their rights and obligations during the execution process.

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