Outcomes

Enforcement

The official process of making someone do what a court decision requires.

Definition

Enforcement is the process of compelling a party to comply with a court judgment or order. Methods include warrant of control (seizing goods), attachment of earnings, third-party debt orders, and charging orders over property. Each method has its own procedure, cost and suitability depending on the debtor's circumstances.

In practice

Winning a judgment does not mean the money arrives automatically — you may need to take a further enforcement step if the defendant does not pay voluntarily.

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