In the realm of legal enforcement, the Distress Warrant form plays an integral role for creditors seeking to reclaim owed assets or property. Known formally as Form 61, it functions within the district court system as a vehicle for implementing the judgments made in civil disputes, primarily concerning financial or property recovery. When a judgment creditor finds themselves unable to reclaim debts, specific goods, or land from a debtor despite a court's decision, this form becomes essential. It allows creditors to formally request the enforcement of a court's judgment by selecting one of three types of warrants: Distress Warrant, Warrant for the Recovery of Specific Chattels, or Warrant for Recovery of Land. Each type serves a specific purpose, whether it be for the recoupment of unpaid sums, the return of specific goods, or the recovery of land possession. This form not only delineates the particulars of the judgment, including the total amount owed, subsequent costs, fees, and any partial payments made, but also outlines the necessity for such enforcement measures. By submitting Form 61 to the Registrar of the District Court, judgment creditors initiate a formal legal process to enforce court orders, ensuring the compliance of debtors through legally sanctioned channels.
| Question | Answer |
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| Form Name | Form Distress Warrant |
| Form Length | 1 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 15 sec |
| Other names | format of distress warrant, distress warrant, warrant application format, application distress warrant |
Form 61
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Application for Distress Warrant |
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To the Registrar of the District Court at |
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Court of Judgment/Order |
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Date of Judgment/Order |
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I request that the judgment/order made at the above Court and date be enforced by the issue of a: (select one)
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Distress Warrant |
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Warrant for the Recovery of Specific Chattels |
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Warrant for Recovery of Land |
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against the above Judgement Debtor for: (select one) |
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The unpaid sum of |
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as per the statement below |
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The return of the following specific goods that were ordered to be returned to me
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that I was |
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damages and |
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in costs as per the statement below |
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Statement of monies owed:
Amount of judgment/order (including costs)
Subsequent costs and fees
Solicitor’s fee
Amount paid in part towards this order
Remaining amount to be paid to the judgment creditor
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Witness not required if application signed by
solicitor for judgment/ / creditor
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Application filed
Warrant issued