Writs of arrest and execution, 1797-1847.

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Writs of arrest and execution, 1797-1847.

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This series consists mostly of two types of writs of execution. Writs of fieri facias command a sheriff to levy the amount of a judgment from the judgment debtor. Writs of capias ad satisfaciendum command a sheriff to arrest a losing party for a court appearance. The series also includes various other writs.

79.1 cu. ft. (184 boxes)

New York State Archives

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