Terms Used In Alaska Statutes 09.35.020

  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.

When a period of five years has elapsed after the entry of judgment and without an execution being issued on the judgment, no execution may issue except by order of the court in which judgment is entered. The court shall grant the motion if the court determines that there are just and sufficient reasons for the failure to obtain the writ of execution within five years after the entry of judgment.