How do I get a European Enforcement Order?

The EU has agreed that to speed up enforcement of civil cases the claimant should be able to use a European Enforcement Order (EEO) certificate. The first step to getting a EEO is to go before the courts in the defendant’s residence member state and get a judgment in your favour against the debtor.

What is CCJ enforcement?

A CCJ, or county court judgment, is a type of Court Order that can be registered against a debtor if they fail to pay an outstanding amount. If a CCJ is ignored, it can be enforced by High Court Enforcement Agents, such as those at DCBL, to ensure the debt is recovered.

How does a judgment become a European enforcement order?

Once you have judgment you apply to have the judgment certified as a European Enforcement Order (EEO). Judges in England do this using a standard form attached to the Regulation. Once the EEO has been issued by the court, it must be sent to the enforcement authority of the EU country where the debtor lives / trades or where his/her assets are.

How does the European Court of Justice work?

Methods of enforcing abroad depend largely on the nature of the judgment or order and where it is to be enforced. Countries can conveniently be split into one or more of four categories which, in descending order of ease and convenience, are: countries to which the European Enforcement Order (EEO) Regulation applies;

Can a European enforcement order be refused in another country?

(The only reason that enforcement in one EU country can be refused is if it is irreconcilable with another judgment in another EU country between the same parties). As well as the EEO, you will have to provide a copy of the original judgment given in your favour, and you may be asked for a translation of the EEO certificate.

When did the European enforcement order come into force?

The European Enforcement Order (EEO) is a method of enforcing foreign judgments within the European Union without the need of any intermediate proceedings, such as exequatur. The procedure was established by Council Regulation (EC) 805/2004 of 21 April 2004 and came into force on 21 October 2005. Regulation.

Which is the best way to enforce a CCJ?

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