Missouri Laws 521.560 – Executions, how awarded
Executions may be awarded and issued on judgments rendered as provided by sections 521.010 to 521.650, according to the circumstances of each case, as follows:
(1) Where there is a general judgment against the defendant, the execution shall be a common fieri facias, which may be levied upon all the property of the defendant subject to execution, whether attached in the cause or not;
Terms Used In Missouri Laws 521.560
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Property: includes real and personal property. See Missouri Laws 1.020
(2) Where there is a special judgment against the property, money or effects attached, the execution shall be a special fieri facias against such property, money or effects only, and may be levied upon the same whether in the hands of the officer or secured by bond, as provided in these sections, and shall not be for more than the amount sworn to in the affidavit for the attachment, with interest and costs thereon.