Stopping Enforcement under a High Court Writ
Stay a High Court writ and set aside the judgment by applying to the High Court.
It is the practice of High Court Enforcement Agents to trace debtors to a new address after finding the judgment address is not current, then without giving the statutory notice, ambush the debtor to enforce payment.
Staying a writ stops the bailiffs and cancels all the enforcement fees and charges.
If you are on a low income, apply for court fee remission, the application might cost you nothing!
If bailiffs enforced or turned up about a writ you didn't know about, apply to stay the writ and set aside the judgment.
If you want more time to pay the debt, apply to stay the writ and vary the judgment.
It doesn't matter if bailiffs have already taken money or goods.
Stay the Writ, Set aside the Judgment
You must show that you:
Acted promptly after learning about the judgment
Have a reasonable prospect of defending the judgment
The address on the default judgment is not your current address
Apply to the High Court to stay the writ of control and set aside the judgment.
Stay the writ, Vary the Judgment
If you want more time to pay the judgment debt, complete a means-enquiry form and apply to stay the writ and vary the judgment.
DO NOT try to negotiate with a bailiff company to pay in instalments, they will charge you thousands in fees.
When the court stays a writ, the law says all enforcement fees are cancelled.
Always apply for your summary costs, if awarded, the creditor will ordered to pay you, or set off against the judgment. The creditor may recover your costs from the bailiff company.
