How is the judgment enforced in the event of default by the judgment debtor?
A. The procedure for enforcing a judgment is to file an application with the court to appoint an execution officer, who then assembles and attaches the judgment debtor’s assets, and liquidates them in the market or at auction, depending on the type of asset. The judgment creditor itself is responsible for locating the debtor’s assets, which can be difficult because the courts are reluctant to exercise their authority to compel asset disclosure from the debtor. It is often advisable to conduct an asset investigation before commencing litigation.
