This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: nrkerr Surnames: Classification: lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.maryland.counties.baltimorecity/8003.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: If the question mark is aimed at the name of the writ, it is correct as submitted. It is sometimes abbreviated as a writ of fi. fa. and is the means by which the sheriff is empowered to complete a sale of real property. A sale of personal property (other than that on the premises I guess given the chattels that were advertised for sale here, is by a writ of scire facies (sci fa). Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.