Late Payment Penalty Dispute

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In England, if a bill or summons was not received, you may contest related penalties or court costs. Verify your address and request proof of dispatch from the issuer or court. The burden of proof lies with the issuer to show the bill was sent, but you may need evidence to dispute receipt. Check your contract for billing terms and consider disputing penalties formally if necessary.

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what is my position regarding a late payment penalty if a bill was never received
Hi ****! In England, if you didn't receive a bill, you might have grounds to contest a late payment penalty. Here are some general points:
- Check your contract or agreement for billing terms.
- Contact the issuer to confirm the bill's dispatch.
- Consider disputing the penalty formally if necessary.
Have you contacted the issuer about the missing bill yet?
what is my position regarding liability of court costs if the summons was never received
Hi ****! In England, if you didn't receive a summons, you may have grounds to contest liability for court costs. Here are some general points:
- Verify your address details with the court.
- Request proof of dispatch from the court.
- Consider applying to set aside any judgment if applicable.
Have you checked with the court regarding the summons delivery?
how does the burden of proof work regarding the reliance on a bill being issued
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Hi ****! In England, the burden of proof typically lies with the party asserting a claim or defense. If you claim you didn't receive a bill, you may need to provide evidence or testimony supporting your position. However, the issuer must also demonstrate the bill was properly dispatched. Have you gathered any evidence or contacted the issuer for proof of dispatch?
does the burden of proof of a bill being issued extend to evidencing the bill was actually received
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Hi ****! In England, the burden of proof does not typically extend to proving receipt of a bill. The issuer must show it was sent properly, but you may need to provide evidence if disputing receipt. Have you tried gathering such evidence or contacting the issuer for proof?
what is the liability of any late payment penalty for a bill that was not received
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Hi ****! In England, if you didn't receive a bill, you could dispute the late payment penalty. Here's what you can do:
- Check your contract for billing terms.
- Contact the issuer for confirmation of the bill's dispatch.
- Dispute the penalty formally if necessary.
Have you reached out to the issuer about the missing bill?