SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 13Taking control of goods: amendments

County Courts Act 1984 (c. 28)

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1

Section 85 (execution of judgments or orders for payment of money) is amended as follows.

2

In subsection (1), for the words from “by execution” to the end substitute “ under a warrant under subsection (2). ”

3

In subsection (2)—

a

for “warrant of execution in the nature of a writ of fieri facias” substitute “ warrant of control ”;

b

for the words from “levy” to the end substitute “ use the procedure in Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (taking control of goods) to recover the money payable under the judgment or order. ”

4

After that subsection insert—

2A

The person to whom a warrant under subsection (2) must be directed is to be determined in accordance with arrangements made by a person authorised by or on behalf of the Lord Chancellor.

5

Omit subsection (3).