Seizure Before Judgment across Greater Montreal and surrounding areas | Urgent Asset Protection Before a Final Judgment is Rendered

A judgment’s value depreciates when rendered against a debtor who has already liquidated, transferred or dissipated their assets beforehand. Seizure before judgment is the exceptional legal measure that allows a creditor to secure and preserve assets before the courts have deliberated a final decision. At QCO Bailiffs (Quici Cardazzi Ordekian) we execute such mandates with speed, structure and professionalism throughout Greater Montreal, including the Island of Montreal, Laval, Longueuil and the North & South Shores.

What Is a Seizure Before Judgment?

Seizure before judgment is a provisional measure allowing a creditor to have a debtor’s assets seized and preserved before a final judgment has been rendered. Given it is an exceptional measure, the Code of Civil Procedure sets out the limited circumstances in which it is available. It generally requires judicial authorization supported by a detailed affidavit establishing the grounds of the application. Where applicable and properly executed, a seizure before judgment prevents property from being moved, sold, transferred or concealed while the case is pending. This ensures the assets remain available to satisfy the eventual judgment.

Who Is this Service For?

This service is for creditors facing a genuine and urgent risk of asset dissipation before trial or a judgment is rendered:

Lawyers on behalf of their clients seeking to protect their rights
Creditors with grounds to believe a debtor is preparing to transfer or conceal property
Businesses facing a serious risk of non-recovery based on a debtor’s conduct or financial behaviour

How does the Process Work?

This measure is not a routine procedure. It requires careful legal assessment, proper grounds, the applicable court authorization and precise execution. Once your mandate is received, QCO Bailiffs work closely with you and your legal counsel to move quickly and precisely. The process generally includes:

Thorough review of the file, relevant exhibits and legal grounds for the seizure
Assessment of the urgency and viability of the mandate based on its grounds
Coordination of the procedural steps required, including the affidavit and judicial authorization where applicable
Drafting and preparation of the notice of execution seizure before judgment
Execution of the seizure by a recognized Bailiff in accordance with the Code of Civil Procedure
Preservation and securing of the property or assets as judicial guardian where applicable
Clear communication and updates regarding any other necessary steps to be taken

Every file is assessed individually to determine whether seizure before judgment is the appropriate measure and how it should be implemented given the specific circumstances of the case.

Timing is Everything in this Strategic Measure

In situations where a debtor is actively moving assets, every minute matters. Seizure before judgment exists precisely for these circumstances, providing creditors a recourse to act promptly before eventual recovery becomes impossible.

At QCO Bailiffs each seizure before judgment is handled with:

Rigorous assessment: Evaluating legal grounds and viability reviewed before we proceed
Procedural discipline: Each step executed in compliance with the applicable rules
Rapid mobilization: When timing is critical, our team acts immediately
Close coordination with counsel: The measure being enforced must match the supporting proceedings
Clear communication: You are never left uncertain about where your file stands

Service Hours & Coverage | Fast & Flexible

Legal deadlines don’t follow office hours.

Service Hours: Monday to Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Same-day and urgent mandates available across all zones
Sunday and holiday service where authorized by law or by court order
Coverage: Montreal, Laval, Longueuil, North Shore & South Shore

Service Hours & Coverage | Fast & Flexible

These mandates are often time-critical by nature. Our team is structured to respond when urgency demands it.

Hours: Monday to Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Urgent and same-day mandates available

After-hours execution where authorized by law or by court order
Coverage: Montreal, Laval, Longueuil, North Shore & South Shore

Why Choose QCO Bailiffs?

Rapid response: Urgent mandates mobilized without unnecessary delay
Careful assessment: Grounds and viability evaluated carefully before execution
Bilingual service: Same standard in French and English

Full geographic coverage: One firm covering Montreal, Laval, Longueuil, North & South Shore.
Procedural compliance: Executed under Québec’s Code of Civil Procedure.
Proactive communication: Clear updates at every stage of the mandate

Personalized service: Each file handled according to its specific circumstances

Act Before the Assets Move

Contact QCO Bailiffs for seizure before judgment services. We’ll confirm all details before proceeding.