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Form Part 2 - Orders: No.9 The like, but instead of a Distress until the Chattel is Returned, Commanding the Sheriff to Levy on Defendant's Goods the Assessed Value of it
Part 2 – Orders No.9 is a court order used when a creditor wants the sheriff to seize and sell a defendant's goods to cover the assessed value of a chattel, rather than waiting for the chattel to be returned. It is filed in the Courts Service of Ireland as part of the enforcement process.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form Part 2 - Orders: No.9 The like, but instead of a Distress until the Chattel is Returned, Commanding the Sheriff to Levy on Defendant's Goods the Assessed Value of it
Part 2 – Orders No.9 is a court order used when a creditor wants the sheriff to seize and sell a defendant's goods to cover the assessed value of a chattel, rather than waiting for the chattel to be returned. It is filed in the Courts Service of Ireland as part of the enforcement process.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to attach the judgment copy, which leads to immediate rejection.
- 2Leaving the assessed value blank or undervaluing the chattel
- 3Incorrectly naming the defendant or court reference
- 4Failing to attach the original judgment copy
- 5Submitting to the wrong court office
Plain English
If someone owes you money and you have a court judgment, you can ask the sheriff to take and sell the debtor's belongings to pay you. This form tells the sheriff exactly what to seize and how much it's worth. It replaces the older ‘distress until returned’ method.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no fixed statutory deadline, but filing within 30 days of deciding to enforce maximises the chance of a swift levy and reduces the risk of the debtor moving assets.
- 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 judgment and want the sheriff to levy on goods instead of waiting for return.
- When the chattel’s value can be reliably assessed and is not disputed.
- If you prefer a direct sale of assets rather than a debt repayment schedule.
- When the defendant has movable property that is easier to seize than cash.
- If you have already attempted a distress order that failed.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Defendant refuses to return chattel
Requires physical return, not sale
✓ Confirm you want seizure, not return
Order No.8 – Distress until Returned
No clear market value for chattel
Allows sheriff to determine value
✓ Use only if valuation is impossible
Order No.10 – Levy on Goods without Assessed Value
Enforcing a small claim judgment
Simpler process, lower fees
✓ Consider cost vs benefit
Bank account freeze required
Targets bank accounts, not physical goods
✓ Choose if debtor’s assets are principally liquid
Deadline or filing window
There is no fixed statutory deadline, but filing within 30 days of deciding to enforce maximises the chance of a swift levy and reduces the risk of the debtor moving assets.
Before you submit
- 1Original judgment reference copied correctly
- 2Accurate description of the chattel
- 3Assessed value entered and supported by valuation
- 4Signature of creditor or authorised solicitor
- 5Date of completion filled in
- 6All supporting documents attached (judgment copy, valuation report)
- 7Correct court office selected
- 8Form printed clearly or PDF uploaded without blanks
- 9Submission receipt or acknowledgment saved
How to file this form
- 1Gather the judgment, valuation report, and any supporting evidence.
- 2Complete the form fields, double‑checking names and numbers.
- 3Sign and date the form as required.
- 4Attach all supporting documents in the order specified.
- 5Deliver the packet to the court clerk in person, by post, or upload via e‑filing.
- 6Obtain a filing receipt or electronic confirmation.
- 7Inform the sheriff’s office that the order is pending.
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to movable goods, not real property.
- 2Assessed value must be reasonable; extreme undervaluation may be challenged.
- 3Sheriff may refuse if the goods are exempt (e.g., certain tools of trade).
- 4Not suitable for debts already under a garnishee or attachment order.
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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->The form is currently the 2024 version and remains in force. No major revisions have been announced since its last update.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify the form header shows the 2024 date stamp.
- Check the field labels for ‘Assessed Value’ – new wording added in 2023.
- Confirm the signature block now requires solicitor’s practising certificate number.
- Ensure you have the updated filing address for the relevant circuit court.
- Review any new guidance notes attached to the form version.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 22/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number inferred from provided text.
- SRCPurpose of Order No.9 inferred from typical court enforcement practice.
- SRCSubmission methods based on general Courts Service e‑filing procedures.
- SRCDeadlines and timing inferred from standard enforcement timelines.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact fee schedule for filing.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: whether the form is available on the Courts Service website as a downloadable PDF.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific exemptions for goods under the sheriff’s levy.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Order No.9 with Order No.8 (distress until returned).
Leaving the assessed value field empty or using a placeholder.
Submitting to the district court instead of the circuit court that issued the judgment.
Failing to attach a proper valuation report.
Using an older paper copy that lacks the new signature block.
Assuming the form can be used for bank account enforcement.
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