Rule 3256 Praecipe for writ; mortgage foreclosure

When a lender wins a mortgage foreclosure case, they need to file a specific form to start the process of collecting what they are owed. This form is called a praecipe for writ of execution, and it tells the court clerk to officially begin that collection process.

The form asks the lender to list the total amount the borrower owes, any interest that has built up, and court costs. Once this form is filed with the correct amounts filled in, the court can move forward with steps to collect the debt, which in a foreclosure case usually means selling the property.