Real Estate Council of Alberta Fundamentals Practice Exam

What does a writ of enforcement represent?

1. A written agreement between parties

2. A written directive from court

3. A notice of litigation

4. A lease termination notice

The correct answer is: A written directive from court

A writ of enforcement is a specific legal document issued by a court that allows a creditor to take action to enforce a judgment that has been rendered in their favor. This document provides the written directive from the court authorizing the creditor to take necessary actions such as garnishing wages, seizing property, or other enforcement mechanisms to collect the amount awarded by the judgment. This makes it fundamentally important in the legal process, as it translates a court's decision into enforceable action. The other options, while they pertain to legal matters, do not accurately describe what a writ of enforcement represents. For instance, a written agreement between parties refers to a contract, a notice of litigation pertains to the initiation of legal actions, and a lease termination notice directly addresses rental agreements. None of these options embody the directive and enforcement aspect inherent in a writ of enforcement.