Is there a time limit for a claimant to respond to a defence?

[16bit]

Regarding the DQ form, on my form Ive put there will be 1 witness giving evidence ie me, but claimant's solicitor has put on their form there will be 0 witnesses giving evidence. Does this mean if it goes to mediation they can not give evidence?

[MIKE770]

That is normal O is used you are not a witness but defendant

[EnglandPi]

You are not a witness, for example.

If you get married you need two witnesses that does not include the bride and groom, they can’t witness their own marriage because they are participants not witnesses.

[des8]

Is this form N180 question 03 to which you refer?
I can't believe a solicitor completed that "0"

[16bit]

Is this form N180 question 03 to which you refer?
I can't believe a solicitor completed that "0"

Yes it's Directions Questionnaire - N180, question D3, 'How many witnesses, including yourself, will give evidence on your behalf at the hearing?'

If you click on the shortcut on this site that shows you how to complete the form it states 'D3 put 1 if just you intend attending a hearing on the day. If you have witnesses or are being accompanied by someone then state the number of them, but always remember to add yourself in the figure placed in the box'

[des8]

That is why I couldn't believe they were going through without any witnesses.
Any way, it doesn't really make any difference as the question is aimed at working how much time is required for the hearing.
Obviously there will be at least one, but if there were going to be 6 the hearing cou7ld go over two days!

Going to mediation doesn't involve witnesses, just the claimant & defendant trying to come to an agreement via the offices of the mediator.
You don't actually talk to each other, just to the mediator trying to reach a compromise agreement

[16bit]

Claim discontinued!

Wouldnt have happened without all the advice and templates from this site.

I thought I could do it on my own, then thought it was too late for help when I realised I needed help after putting in my defence; it wasnt too late.

Instead of responding to the CPR 31.14 request, they filed a notification that the claim against me was discontinued.

Thank you all for the help you gave.

PS
They still kept the £1 postal order I sent with the CPR 31.14 request even though they didn't send any documents!