Final Order

A final order is a court order that conclusively determines the rights of the parties in the proceedings, bringing the substantive dispute to an end. Unlike interim orders, final orders are enforceable without further application to the court. An order is final if it disposes of the matter, even if it is made without a full trial.

In practice

Final orders trigger the right of appeal under CPR Part 52, which generally requires permission. The time limit for appealing a final order is 21 days from the date of the decision. A final order for payment of money can be enforced immediately by any available enforcement method, including writ of control, charging order, or third party debt order.