Washington § 61.12.090 - Execution on decree — Procedure.

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§ 61.12.090. Execution on decree — Procedure.

A decree of foreclosure of mortgage or other lien may be enforced by execution as an ordinary judgment or decree for the payment of money. The execution shall contain a description of the property described in the decree. The sheriff shall endorse upon the execution the time when he or she receives it, and he or she shall thereupon forthwith proceed to sell such property, or so much thereof as may be necessary to satisfy the judgment, interest, and costs upon giving the notice prescribed in RCW 6.21.030.
[ 2012 c 117 s 161; 1988 c 231 s 36; 1899 c 53 s 1; RRS s 1121. Cf. Code 1881 s 613; 1869 p 146 s 567; 1854 p 208 s 412.]

Notes

Severability—1988 c 231: See note following RCW 6.01.050.
Property exempt from execution and attachment: RCW 6.15.010.

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