The N244 form is an official court application used when you need to ask the court to suspend a legal process, most often to delay or stop an eviction or repossession enforcement. In practical terms, it’s a way of asking the judge to give you more time or reconsider the situation before proceeding with eviction.

This document must be completed properly and submitted to the correct county court. If you have an eviction date set, the sooner the N244 application is lodged, the better your chances of securing an emergency hearing with a judge.

Filling in the N244 requires clear reasoning and evidence that explains why your eviction should be paused, whether it’s because of ongoing mortgage discussions, repayment plans, changed circumstances, or other legal grounds. Because the content of the form is often the main evidence the judge will rely on, it’s important that it is accurate, professional, and persuasive.