Claim Notification Process Explained

Summary

In England, the court serves the claim form to the defendant. The defendant must acknowledge the claim within 14 days and has 28 days to file a defense. If the defendant does not respond, the claimant can request a default judgment.

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How long does the claimant have to respond
In England, once a defendant receives a claim, they have 14 days to acknowledge it. If they acknowledge, they get an additional 14 days (total 28 days) to submit a defense. Would you like more information on this process?
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Here's a bit more information about the process:
- Acknowledgment of Service: The defendant must acknowledge the claim within 14 days of receiving it.
- Defending the Claim: After acknowledgment, the defendant has a total of 28 days to file a defense.
- Default Judgment: If the defendant fails to respond, the claimant may request a default judgment.
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