Section 83.2(3)

A relevant writ or warrant must not be issued without the permission of the court where— six years or more have elapsed since the date of the judgment or order; any change has taken place, whether by death or otherwise, in the parties— entitled to enforce the judgment or order; or liable to have it enforced against them; the judgment or order is against the assets of a deceased person coming into the hands of that person’s executors or administrators after the date of the judgment or order, and it is sought to issue execution against such assets; any goods to be seized under a relevant writ or warrant are in the hands of a receiver appointed by a court or sequestrator; under the judgment or order, any person is entitled to a remedy subject to the fulfilment of any condition, and it is alleged that the condition has been fulfilled (other than where non-compliance with the terms of suspension of enforcement of the judgment or order is the failure to pay money); ... the permission sought is for a writ of control or writ of execution, and that writ is to be in aid of another writ of control or execution; or an application is made for a writ of sequestration. (Rule 83.14A makes provision for applications for permission to issue a writ of sequestration.)

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Source: legislation.gov.uk · retrieved 2026-08-15