§ 15-302Title 15
Period during which writ of execution may issue; returnable period.
A writ of execution on a judgment in a civil action may be issued within three years after: the expiration of any stay of execution agreed to by the parties; or it first might have been issued under applicable provisions of law or rules of court. A writ of execution shall be returnable on or before the sixtieth day after its date.
Annotations
Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 525, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1 1973 Ed., § 15-302. 1981 Ed., § 15-302. This section is referenced in § 15-301 and § 15-303. Wrongful death damages, exemption from appropriation for payment of debts and liabilities, see § 16-2703. Unemployment compensation benefits, exemption from execution, except for debts accrued for necessaries, see § 51-118. Teacher retirement annuities, exemption from assignment or execution, see § 38-2001.17. Seizure by execution of goods located on leased premises, payment of rent due as prerequisite, see § 42-3216. Public assistance, exemption from assignment and execution, see § 4-217.01. Landlord’s lien for rent, enforcement by execution, see §§ 42-3214 and 42-3215. Group life policies and proceeds, exemption from execution, see § 31-4717. Fraternal benefit association benefits, exemption from execution, see § 31-5711. forfeited recognizances and judgments, executions upon, see § 16-709. Exemptions from executions generally, see § 15-101 et seq. Disability insurance benefits, exemption from execution, see § 31-4716.01.
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