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You want more time to pay the writ


Apply to stay the writ of control and set aside the judgment.[1][2]

Never attempt negotiating repayments with a bailiff company. Never download their app, the bailiff company will add their fees and charges.

Staying the enforcement cancels all the bailiff's fees and charges.[3][4][5]

Apply to the High court by filing an application and a means enquiry form,[6] and the court may stay the enforcement.[7]

If the bailiff has already taken money from you, that is set off against the original judgment.



[1] Civil Procedure Rule 83.7(3)
[2] Civil Procedure Rule 23.10
[3] Paragraph 6(3) of Schedule 12 of the Tribunals Courts and Enforcement Act 2007
[4] Regulation 3 of the Taking Control of Goods (Fees) Regulations 2014
[5] Regulation 17(1) of the Taking Control of Goods (Fees) Regulations 2014
[6] N245 Download
[7] Civil Procedure Rule 83.7(4)(b)

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