Assumption: "(Hadkinson Order / Appeals & Enforcement) If I already have an effective way to enforce a costs order, like a third-party debt order, that supports getting extra enforcement pressure through the appeal itself."
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What People Expect
A party may think that having an effective way to enforce a costs order, such as a third-party debt order, supports also seeking extra enforcement pressure through the appeal proceedings themselves.
Court Reality
Having an existing, effective enforcement route actually weighs against this kind of relief, since the court requires there be no other realistic and effective remedy before it will block someone's access to an appeal.
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The Gap?
"(Hadkinson Order / Appeals & Enforcement) If I already have an effective way to enforce a costs order, like a third-party debt order, that supports getting extra enforcement pressure through the appeal itself."
Court Reality
Having an existing, effective enforcement route actually weighs against this kind of relief, since the court requires there be no other realistic and effective remedy before it will block someone's access to an appeal.
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