N39 Orders

N39 Orders: A Creditor's Guide

Since 2015, Tracenet Legal Services has managed and effected the service of thousands of N39 Orders upon judgment debtors across the country. When serving an N39 Order, precision is non-negotiable — an error in service can jeopardise your entire proceedings.

An N39 Order to Attend Court for Questioning, also known as an Order for Examination of a Debtor, is a legal tool that compels a debtor to appear in court and disclose details about their income, assets, and liabilities. For creditors, it is a powerful enforcement mechanism that can identify avenues for debt recovery.

An N39 Order is a court order issued under Part 71 of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR). It mandates that a debtor appear before the court to answer questions about their financial situation under oath. The purpose is to allow creditors to uncover information about the debtor's assets, income, and expenditures.