After you obtain a judgment from the Superior Court of Justice (SCJ), this is often the beginning of the final step in the court process – enforcement and collection. This is a short guide outlining the steps involved in enforcing a Superior Court judgment for a monetary lump sum and achieving your just final result. Filing the judgment order with the court registrar At the court hearing for the judgment, the order from the judge is valid from the time the judgment is granted. However, to take effect and be enforceable against other parties, the order must be served and filed with the court registrar (court administration) to give notice to the parties involved and to be registered and verifiable in the courthouse system. Practically, this means that either the court clerk at the judgment hearing will send internally the judgment to be filed with the registrar, or you have … Read More
Toronto Debt Recovery Lawyers | Enforcement of Judgment Lawyers
Domestic and, US and Other Foreign Debt, Judgments and Awards We are often consulted or retained in connection with recovery of large local debt or foreign debt, including casino debt, or to seek recognition and enforcement in Ontario, Canada, of judgments, orders, or arbitration awards obtained in Ontario, other provinces of Canada, US and other foreign jurisdictions. We are sometimes retained to work with the assistance of lawyers practicing debt recovery in other jurisdictions, including, those located offshore. Claims on Loan Guarantee We can advise and represent those claiming payment on a guarantee, and those named as guarantor of a loan. Loan or Gift? | Loan or Investment? Disputes sometimes arise when either a payment advanced or transfer is alleged to be a loan rather than a gift, or alleged to a loan rather than an investment, or vice-versa. We have relevant experience in both domestic and cross-border litigation. Injunctions and Other … Read More