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 Connecticut, the execution of judgment is governed by state statutes that outline the process by which a sheriff or constable can enforce a court judgment by seizing and selling a debtor's property. This process is initiated when the judgment creditor, the party to whom money is owed, obtains a writ of execution from the court. The writ of execution is a legal order that authorizes the sheriff or constable to take possession of the debtor's assets. These assets may include personal property, real estate, or wages. The seized assets are either delivered directly to the creditor or sold at auction, with the proceeds going to satisfy the debt. The sheriff or constable is responsible for carrying out the sale and distributing the proceeds according to the court's instructions. Connecticut law provides specific procedures and exemptions that protect certain property of the debtor from seizure, ensuring that the execution of judgment is conducted fairly and within the bounds of the law.