No acknowledgement of service - Not Received!

[pavixe3898]

I've received a "Notice of Transfer of Proceedings" and a "Judgement for Claimant".

The judgement states "No acknowledgement of service having been filed it is ordered that the defendant must pay the claimant an amount which the court will decide, and costs. Further directions/arrangements for that decision to be made will be sent to all parties shortly"

I am the defendent; to do with an injury claim on my property (which was closed but the front of the property is where they tripped - unfortunately that part of the land is part of the lease). No insurance at time of accident.

I wasn't aware it was taken to court - the postman sometimes decides to deliver my letters to my neighbour (even though I have a easily accessible post box) and I don't check with my neighbour regularly.

Is there anything I can do at this point? I would've replied to the courts had I known. Is it too late to respond?

I'd appreciate any help!
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[R0b]

You will need to file an application to set aside the default judgment, will cost you £255 unless you get the claimant to consent in which case the cost is £100.

It sounds like you knew of a potential claim so if you knew that your neighbour received your post then it would have been reasonable to make them aware and ask them to let you know if they receive something.*

[MIKE770]

Set Aside Application

[pavixe3898]

Do I wait for the judge's decision and CCJ to come in before filing to set aside or I can do this now?

[Celestine]

No, get on with the application as soon as possible. Best of luck X

[GBExile]

Did you receive the initial court claim? Have you got house insurance?