Unlock The Power of County Court Claims
A County Court Claim takes place when an individual or business applies to a County Court to demand payment of an unpaid debt from another company or individual.
Your Path to Justice
Under Part 7 of the Ministry of Justice's Civil Procedure Rules, you wield the authority to demand what's rightfully yours. You, any individual, or business, have the right to apply to the County Court for resolution.
Your Right To Pursue
You, the claimant, should serve the debtor with a pre-action letter before applying for a County Court Claim. A pre-action letter is a formal notice that:
- Explains the circumstances surrounding the debt
- Requests payment within 14 days
You can make a County Court Claim if the defendant fails to:
- Pay
- Reach an agreement to pay
The court fee, which is paid in advance, depends on the amount of the claim. Fees are less expensive online, and claims in excess of £100,000 can only be made via post.
County court claims and CCJs
Proceedings commence when the court issues a claim form, which the claimant must complete with a Particulars of Claim (POC). The POC (which can be included on the claim form or attached separately) outlines exactly what the claim is about.
After receiving the claim form, the POC, and payment, the court will:
- Process the action
- Issue a County Court Notice to be served on the defendant who has 14 days to acknowledge receipt
A defendant who fails to respond in time is deemed to have accepted the debt. This could lead the claimant to file a Request for Judgment form for the court to order a judgment in default. However, judgments in default can be set aside because the court has only heard from 1 party.
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(Debtor must be a limited company registered in England)