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What date did you actually issue the claim? If they acknowledged on 13th December clearly it was before then so the 28 days to file defence should be up a while ago. You can probably file for Judgement in Default now.
Just a word of caution though - don't go counting any chickens. They will almost certainly apply to have the default set aside and file their defence. It's frustrating and it only serves to delay the inevitable but don't be surprised if it happens.
Paul
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I've recieved a defence from Cobbetts which has come from the court as well. Looks like a fairly stndard response but i was expecting an N150 form. They have sent me a N149 Allocation Questionnair (small claim track) form. What do i do now? Also have to enclose £100 to the court - do i get that back if i win?
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Got a letter from Cobbets this morning offering me around £1500 to settle now subjuct to certain conditions.
Sure i read somewhere a while ago on her to accept the money, but not the conditions and to carry on through the courts for the remainder. Is that right?
Do I need to let the court know i'm claiming for less money now?
So we sent the letter saying thanks but no thanks for the early partial settlement with conditions attached.
Today i have recieved a letter from cobbets with their allocation questionnair attached saying the case can be struck out as i haven't served a reply to the request for further information?
I sent both the court and cobbets a reply for the cpr18 request - standard letter etc.
Yep, just scare tactics. You only have to reply to the CPR18 request, unless you want to, if the Court orders it. Check out my link below as the court did exactly that.