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Form 27.8 Warrant Of Execution (To Enforce By Committal An Order To Estreat)
Form 27.8 is a Warrant of Execution used by the Courts Service of Ireland to enforce a judgment by committal or estreat. It is filed when a creditor wants to seize assets or enforce a court order against a debtor.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 27.8 Warrant Of Execution (To Enforce By Committal An Order To Estreat)
Form 27.8 is a Warrant of Execution used by the Courts Service of Ireland to enforce a judgment by committal or estreat. It is filed when a creditor wants to seize assets or enforce a court order against a debtor.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to attach a certified copy of the judgment.
- 2Wrong judgment number entered
- 3Incorrect enforcement type selected
- 4Missing certified copy of the judgment
- 5Signature omitted or illegible
Plain English
If you have a court judgment and the other side hasn't paid, you can ask the court to issue this warrant. It gives the High Court or sheriff powers to take the debtor's property or force compliance. The form starts the enforcement process.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The warrant must be filed within the statutory limitation period, usually six months after the judgment becomes enforceable. Delays beyond this may require a fresh application.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- When you have a final judgment and need to enforce it by seizing assets.
- When you want the court to committal the debtor for contempt of order.
- When you need an estreat order to sell property to satisfy the debt.
- When the debtor has ignored a statutory demand or payment order.
- When other enforcement tools (e.g., garnishee order) are not appropriate.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Debtor has movable assets only
Specific to movable property
✓ Verify asset type first
Need a garnishee order on wages
Targets income, not property
✓ Use only for regular earnings
Enforcing a mortgage
Deals with secured loans
✓ Different procedure and fees
Form 27.12 (Order for Sale of Secured Property)
Deadline or filing window
The warrant must be filed within the statutory limitation period, usually six months after the judgment becomes enforceable. Delays beyond this may require a fresh application.
Before you submit
- 1Correct court and case number entered
- 2Enforcement type (committal or estreat) clearly marked
- 3All parties' full names and addresses listed
- 4Certified copy of the judgment attached
- 5Signature and date present
- 6Applicable court fee paid or fee waiver attached
- 7Correct district court address used
- 8Copy retained for your records
How to file this form
- 1Prepare the judgment copy and supporting documents.
- 2Complete Form 27.8 with accurate case details.
- 3Pay the required filing fee or attach fee waiver.
- 4Sign the form and have any required witness sign.
- 5Post the form to the district court or upload via e‑filing.
- 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the court.
- 7Monitor the court docket for the warrant issuance date.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to final, enforceable judgments.
- 2Does not cover enforcement of tax debts (Revenue uses separate forms).
- 3Must be used for committal or estreat; other enforcement methods need different forms.
- 4Electronic filing may not be available in all districts.
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Proceedings
3 items
The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.
The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.
The court and the office where the document is being filed.
Substance
2 items
What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.
The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.
Execution
1 items
Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form 27.8 is the current version as of 2024. No major revisions have been announced, but always check the Courts Service website for updates.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check for updated court fee schedule on the form header.
- Confirm the correct district court address on the cover page.
- Verify that the enforcement type boxes match the latest terminology.
- Ensure the signature line includes the required witness statement field.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 21/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service catalogueconfirmed.
- SRCPurpose (enforce by committal or estreat) inferred from form namenot confirmed in official source.
- SRCFiling location (district court or e‑filing)typical practice, not confirmed in official source.
- SRCFee schedule referencenot confirmed in official source.
- SRCStatutory limitation period (6 months)general rule for judgments, not confirmed in official source.
- SRCSignature and witness requirementstypical for court forms, not confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up ‘committal’ (imprisonment) with ‘estreat’ (sale of property).
Using the wrong form for garnishee orders.
Leaving the fee section blank, causing a rejection.
Submitting to the High Court instead of the district court.
Failing to certify the judgment copy as required.
Unclear whether to list all debtor assets or just those targeted.
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