Just follow this link and have read of some threads so your familiar with the process https://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/topic/347310-legal-n180-directions-questionnaire-small-claims-track/#comment-5178739

2. Is correct disregard 1. You must attend as per the order .

Charging Orders do not attract any fees or interest/charges , it is merely a provision to secure the judgment. .

CiC you wont get your fee back not in this type of application...your in a rush not the court or defendant .

So if they are not in attendance and can't rely on written evidence then you get an easy judgment without paying out £275.....simples

Directions ??

Still have to submit a statement either system....if they fail they can only give verbal because they failed to file and serve.

You mean your witness statement

There will only be one hearing (typo possibly 25th is a Saturday Courts closed ) clarify with the court.

Upload a redacted copy of their statement (+ Exhibits) please.

Then leave it just proceed with the claim( strike out/SJ application are risky).....the defendant will not be permitted to rely on written evidence (documented) only verbally as they failed to comply with the N157 (unless they have filed with the court and failed to serve you a copy) ?

Did the N24 invite either party to submit a statement ?

In most cases, if you have a criminal record the police will retain this information for your entire life. However, as long as the offence isn't considered a specified offence, a criminal record check could come back clear after 6-10 years.

Requires a hearing unless you inform the court within your application you will not be in attendance pursuant to CPR 27.9 (you will still have to pay for a hearing as its an application on notice. Far better way and cheaper is to push the court to strike out for none compliance of directions as per their Notice of Allocation N157 rather than going for strike out /summary judgment.

Correct but wont stop them chasing you though even if no payment for 6 years (statute Barred) Some DCA s buy debts (the debt is assigned to them) and some do issue court claims ...just so you are aware. Andy