Enforcing the Judgment

Getting judgment in your favour (i.e. winning the case), doesn't mean you get paid. If you want to be paid you will now have to 'enforce the judgment'.

You have to decide whether to enforce the judgment and how. If the defendant hasn't got the money or any saleable possessions you are not going to get paid. You will have to decide whether the chances of getting payment are high enough to justify the further additional cost and effort of enforcing the judgment.

There are three ways in which you can try to get your money. These are:

  • Warrant of execution
  • Attachment of earnings, and
  • Garnishee order.

See also: EX321 - I have a judgment but the defendant hasn't paid - what do I do?

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