What is a "Liberty to Apply" clause in a court order?

A “Liberty to Apply” clause grants the parties the ability to return to the court for further directions or assistance in implementing, or clarifying the terms of a court order. The clause is intended to address practical issues or ambiguities, rather than to vary or alter the terms of the original Order.

Common issues include the timing of terms, or for a Court to provide further instructions as to how an Order should be implemented – such as in the case of a sale of property.

It is important to remember that a “liberty to apply” clause is not an appeal mechanism, but a method of clarification.