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A court issues a writ of execution when it orders a person to sell property, typically as a means of enforcing a judgment. This legal document allows for the seizure and sale of the debtor's property to satisfy a monetary judgment awarded to a creditor. The writ of execution functions as an order from the court to the sheriff or another authorized officer to carry out the sale of the specified property, ensuring that the creditor can recover the amount owed.

In other contexts, while the judgment lien relates to securing a creditor’s claim against a property, it does not directly instruct the sale of property. A summons is a document that notifies a defendant of legal proceedings against them, but it does not pertain to the enforcement of judgments. A subpoena is a command to appear in court or produce evidence; it is not used for the purpose of transferring ownership of property.