bailiff

Example Sentences

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Davies, 44, said some letters from the council had arrived late because of delayed deliveries and she ended up facing threats of court action and bailiffs.

From BBC

I hurled myself along the road, thinking about the bailiffs and Devlin, who collected the rents for Lord Cunningham.

From Literature

Horne said he had been left worried and confused after receiving the bailiff's letter from a company instructed by Sherwood Forest NHS Trust.

From BBC

"We had bailiffs wanting council tax. The energy was about to be disconnected. I could not afford petrol for the car to take Ken to medical appointments."

From BBC

“The bailiff has indicated that the Sheriff’s Department will take it on a day by day basis, so hopefully he will be cleared tomorrow.”

From Los Angeles Times