RETURN OF WRIT

RETURN OF WRIT return of writ. The sheriff’s bringing back a writ to the court that issued it, with a short written account (usu. on the back) of the manner in which the writ was executed. ¡ª Often shortened to return. See RETURN(1). [Cases: Execution 334; Sheriffs and Constables 87. C.J.S. Executions ¡ì¡ì 324¨C325; Sheriffs […]