Bailiffs | Legal Aid WA
Apr 17, 2024 · A bailiff is an authorised officer of the court, appointed by the sheriff of Western Australia to: serve court documents seize and sell a judgment debtor's real or personal property. A bailiff could …
What a bailiff can and can’t assist with If the bailiff attends at a residential or business address, being the last known address of the defendant, and the person there indicates that the defendant is no longer …
Enforcing a judgment | Legal Aid WA
Feb 21, 2024 · A property (seizure and sale) order allows the sheriff or bailiff to take and sell the judgment debtor's personal property (cars, boats, and some personal items) or real estate (for …
Sheriffs and bailiffs - Car crashes | Legal Aid WA
The sheriff is an officer of the court who gets their authority from legislation. The sheriff is responsible for enforcing civil judgments, including warrants and property (seizure and sale) orders. They also serve …
Serving a claim | Legal Aid WA
Feb 20, 2024 · What if I am having difficulty serving someone? If you are having difficulty, you may have to ask an enforcement officer (such as the sheriff or a bailiff) to serve the claim. Ask the staff at the …
Repossession - Mortgage stress | Legal Aid WA
What powers does the bailiff have to come on to my property? When enforcing orders to take possession of your house, the sheriff/bailiff can enter your property to carry out their duties under the …
Starting a claim - Car crashes | Legal Aid WA
You can serve the defendant with the claim or arrange for the bailiff to serve it for you. Fees are payable for bailiff service. If you serve the claim yourself, you will also need to complete and lodge a Form 11 …
Collecting a debt | Legal Aid WA
Apr 17, 2024 · If someone owes you money, your options to collect the money include: Contacting the debtor and trying to reach an agreement through negotiation. Sending a letter demanding payment. …
Bail | Legal Aid WA
What is bail? Bail is a written promise (known as a bail undertaking) that you will come to court at a particular time and date. You must comply with any conditions included in the undertaking. What are …
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