Legal Definitions - levari facias

Definition: Levari facias is a legal term that means "that you cause to be levied." It refers to a writ of execution that orders a sheriff to seize a judgment debtor's goods and income from lands until the judgment debt is satisfied. This writ is now used mainly in Delaware.

Example: If a person owes money to someone and refuses to pay, the creditor can obtain a judgment against the debtor. If the debtor still does not pay, the creditor can request a levari facias, which will allow the sheriff to seize the debtor's property and income to satisfy the debt.

Explanation: The example illustrates how a levari facias can be used to enforce a judgment against a debtor who refuses to pay. The writ allows the sheriff to take the debtor's property and income to satisfy the debt owed to the creditor.

Related terms:Fieri facias is another type of writ of execution that orders a sheriff to seize a debtor's property to satisfy a debt. However, it differs from levari facias in that it allows the sheriff to sell the property seized to satisfy the debt.