San Diego County Recorder Writs of Execution

Finding aid created by San Diego County Archives staff using RecordEXPRESS
San Diego County Archives
10144 Mission Gorge Road
Santee, California 92071
(619) 237-0502
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2024


Descriptive Summary

Title: San Diego County Recorder Writs of Execution
Dates: 1952-1960
Collection Number: RCC/OFR24
Creator/Collector: San Diego County (Calif.). Office of County Recorder
Extent: 1.2 cubic feet (1 record carton)
Repository: San Diego County Archives
Santee, California 92071
Abstract: This series contains recorded copies of Writs of Execution and Notices of Levy presented by the levying officer. This series contains recorded copies of Writs of Execution and Notices of Levy presented by the levying officer. A Writ of Execution is a court order that directs law enforcement, usually a sheriff, to take action to satisfy a judgement won by the plaintiff. The sheriff, in turn, will issue a Notice of Attachment or Levy Upon Real Property to the defendant. Note the Archives does not hold court records.
Language of Material: English

Access

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Preferred Citation

[Identification of item]. San Diego County Recorder Writs of Execution. Collection Number: RCC/OFR24. San Diego County Archives

Scope and Content of Collection

Writs of Executions (1952-1960) consists of one disbound volume and contains legal documents addressed “To the Sheriff, Marshall of any Municipal Court or Constable of the County.” These documents illuminate financial disputes and reflect a court’s judgement, whether Superior, Municipal, or Small Claims Court regarding the dispute. The documents provide the name(s) of the attorney(s) for the Judgement Creditor and of the involved parties, an Execution Number, the date of judgement, and a breakdown of financial responsibilities. These responsibilities include principal, attorney fees, interest, and other costs. Additional financial information may include deductions for previous payments followed by a total “actually due on said judgement.” The document is then dated by the court clerk. The execution is accompanied by a Notice of Attachment or Levy Upon Real Property issued by the Sheriff or Marshall. This notice mirrors much of the information found in the execution, including the judicial authority, defendant(s)’ name(s), and a description of the real property upon which the levy has been imposed. Documents are arranged according to the date they were recorded with the Office of the Recorder.

Indexing Terms

Legal documents
San Diego County (Calif.)
Decisions (judicial records)