What document must Client file to initiate the execution of the judgment against Debtor?

To initiate the execution of a judgment against a debtor in Louisiana, the appropriate document to file is the writ of fieri facias (FIFA). This writ is a legal order that allows a judgment creditor to seize and sell the debtor's property to satisfy the judgment. It effectively instructs law enforcement to locate and take possession of specific assets owned by the debtor, which can then be sold in order to pay what is owed.

The FIFA is crucial in the enforcement of monetary judgments, as it serves as the formal mechanism for collection. Once it is issued, the sheriff or another authorized officer will proceed with the collection efforts as mandated by the court.

In contrast, the other options do not serve the purpose of executing a judgment against a debtor. A petition for garnishment is used to collect a debt from a third party who holds funds or property owed to the debtor, rather than directly seizing the debtor's assets. A writ of certiorari is a type of order that a higher court issues to review the decision of a lower court and is not used for judgment enforcement. A petition for declaratory judgment is a request for the court to resolve a legal uncertainty and does not directly facilitate the execution of a judgment. Thus, the writ of fier