Dormant execution
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
One losing priority from delay in its use.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
One which a creditor delivers to the sheriff with directions to levy only, and not to sell, until further orders, or until a junior execution is received.
Defined under Dormant in Black's Law Dictionary.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
One which a creditor delivers to the sheriff with directions to levy only, and not to sell, until further orders, or until a junior execution is received,