Which writ is used to evict someone from real property?

• A. Writ of Execution
• B. Subpoena Duces Tecum
• C. Juror Summons
• D. Writ of Assistance

Answer: (D)

Writs used to enforce court orders come with different purposes, and evicting a tenant is best carried out with a writ that authorizes officers to assist in enforcing the order. A writ of assistance provides the authority for law enforcement to aid in carrying out a court’s eviction, including entering the property if needed and removing the occupant or securing the premises so the rightful owner or landlord can take possession. This makes it the appropriate tool for evicting someone from real property.

Writ of Execution is tied to satisfying a monetary judgment by seizing or selling property, not specifically about ejecting someone from a dwelling. Subpoena Duces Tecum is a demand to produce documents or records, not about removing a person from property. Juror summons is for bringing a prospective juror to court.