They had a bailiff, so presumably they’d already been to court and got a court order.
If you refuse entry to a bailiff they’ll just call the police and knock your door down.
If you refuse entry to a bailiff they’ll just call the police and knock your door down.
Not in this case they won't. They are absolutely not allowed to use force, even (legally) reasonable force, to enter. As such, if the defendant isn't home, they can't enter at all.
Also, the defendant is legally allowed to refuse entry. Or more precisely, they may only enter if the defendant permits entry. However, if the defendant does not permit entry, they may be in contempt of court.
And yes, I know the last bit is perverse. Apparently that's deliberate (at least it was in the English law from which the Canadian law was derived).
They would rather have it dealt with quietly in a court room than have a breach of the peace. In this case its your neighbors being protected not the defendant.
*Applies to non-white trash white folk only.