# The Civil Procedure Rules 1998, Rule 83.5: Writs and warrants – separate enforcement of costs


(1) Where—
(a) judgment is given or an order made for—
(i) payment of a sum otherwise than by instalments (“the sum”); and
(ii) costs to be assessed; and
(b) default is made in payment of the sum before the costs have been assessed,
a writ of control or warrant of control (as appropriate) may be issued for the recovery of the sum.
(2) If—
(a) paragraph (1) applies;
(b) a writ or warrant is issued for the recovery of the sum;
(c) the costs are assessed; and
(d) default is made in payment of the costs,
a separate writ of control or warrant of control may be issued for the recovery of the costs.
(3) A party entitled to enforce a judgment or order of the High Court for—
(a) the delivery of any property, other than money; or
(b) possession of any property,
may issue a separate writ of control to enforce payment of any damages or costs awarded to that party by that judgment or order.
(4) A party entitled to enforce a judgment or order of the County Court by warrant of delivery may issue a separate warrant of control to enforce payment of any damages or costs awarded to that party by that judgment or order.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3132/rule/83.5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-procedure-rules-1998/rule-83.5
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