A conveyance document executed by a county sheriff (or similar official) transferring ownership of real property following a court-ordered sale. This sale typically occurs to satisfy a judgment against the previous owner, such as in a foreclosure or execution of judgment. The instrument acts as evidence that the property has been legally transferred from the debtor to the purchaser at the sale. For example, after a bank successfully forecloses on a homeowner, and the property is sold at auction, the successful bidder receives this document as proof of their newly acquired ownership.
This form of property transfer offers a means for creditors to recover debts owed to them by liquidating the debtor’s assets. Historically, it represents a crucial mechanism within the legal system for enforcing judgments and ensuring financial obligations are met. The process, while often complex, provides a clear and defined path for transferring property under the authority of the court, thereby upholding the integrity of the legal and financial systems.
