Definition of DORMANT EXECUTION in Black's Law Dictionary 4th Edition – Legal dictionary – Glossary of legal terms.
Definition of DORMANT EXECUTION
One which a creditor delivers to the sheriff with directions to levy only, and not to sell, until further orders, or until a DORMANT EXECUTIONDOTE junior execution is received. See Storm v. Woods, 11 Johns. (N.Y.) 110; Kimball v. Munger, 2 Hill (N.Y.) 364.
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