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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 Ohio, 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. After a creditor obtains a judgment in court, they can request a writ of execution from the court. This writ authorizes the sheriff or constable to seize assets belonging to the debtor to satisfy the debt. The seized property can be sold at a public auction, and the proceeds are used to pay the judgment creditor. Certain property may be exempt from seizure under Ohio law, and debtors can claim these exemptions to protect their assets. The specific procedures and rules for execution of judgments, including notice requirements and sale procedures, are detailed in the Ohio Revised Code, and creditors must follow these legal requirements to ensure the process is carried out lawfully.

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