elegit (writ of)

The writ of elegit was a forerunner to the modern charging order. When a judgment was entered, it created an equitable charge over the real property of the judgment debtor, which would be discharged when the judgment debt was paid.

Usage: The writ of elegit secured the judgment against the judgment debtor's property.

Related Words: charging order; writ of execution; final judgment; sequestration (writ of); res judicata; fieri facias (writ of); cause of action; delivery (writ of); damages; pleadings; possession (writ of).