--(1) This rule has effect-
----(a) as to the enforcement of an award not made by the court which is enforceable by virtue of a statutory provision as if it were an order of the court; and
----(b) as to the registration of such an award so that it may be enforceable as if it were an order of the court.
--(2) In this rule-
--"award" means the award, order or decision which it is sought to enforce; and
--"outside body" means any authority other than the court.
--(3) The general rule is that an application-
----(a) for permission to enforce an award; or
----(b) to register an award,
may be made without notice but must be supported by evidence.
--(4) The general rule does not apply where a rule or statutory provision requires notice to be given.
--(5) The applicant must-
----(a) exhibit to the affidavit the award or a copy of it;
----(b) if the award is for the payment of money, certify the amount remaining due to the applicant; and
----(c) give an address for service for the person against whom the applicant seeks to enforce the award.
Notes
Amended by Legal Notice 233 of 2005.
The Debtors Act, Chap. 8:07, the Debtors Rules, the Absconding Debtors Act, Chap. 8:08 and the Remedies of Creditors Act, Chap. 8:09 also make provision for the enforcement of judgments and the procedure for doing so.
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