The defendants defaulted on a mortgage provided by the plaintiffs.
After obtaining default judgment and a writ of possession, the plaintiffs sought to enforce the eviction.
On the eve of enforcement, the self-represented defendants brought an urgent motion to stay the writ of possession, arguing they needed time to sell the property themselves to maximize their recovery.
The court adjourned the motion for two weeks and granted a temporary stay, ordering the defendants to provide evidence of an actual listing agreement and sales activity to justify any further extension.
The plaintiffs were awarded substantial indemnity costs for the motion.
