Order N24

[DieuEtMonDroit]

Dear Beagles,

Sorry for my approximate English.
I am a claimant and I have received an Order N24 saying that the
Defendant has been debarred for not complying so I am at liberty to
apply for judgement , the hearing vacated and no orders for costs.
I understand it is in my favor. What would be the next step?
1/I found online form N225 (does it apply to me?) it seems to apply to
cases where the Defendant admitted the claim or didn't filled( which
isn't the same as debarred in my case?) If it is the right forms then
how to fill it in in my case?
2/Also since the hearing was vacated, will the court refund me the
hearing fees or should I still claim it as court fees?
3/ What does "no order for costs" means? Does it apply to this order
or the entire case? Could it be the postage reimbursement I claimed in
my leter to the judge?
4/How long does it usually take to ge the judgement? What is my best
strategy to apply it? Does it start with a letter to the Defendant to
notify the judgement?

Many thanks : )

[des8]

Re: Order N24

Hi and welcome

So there is no confusion could you post up a copy of the N24 (first removing identifying details)?

It could also be useful to know what your clam was for (presumably allocated small claims track) and what you are seeking.

[DieuEtMonDroit]

Re: Order N24

Thanks for your reply. Correct it is a claim I started with MCOL then defended so got allocated to the Defendant County Court.
My 2 main questions are what does "No order for costs" mean and how to apply for judgement?
Here is the N24 https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzXG4U5w5wqTMF8yZVAwNDFxajg/view?usp=sharing

[des8]

Re: Order N24

"No order for costs" means that neither party can claim their costs from the other party in respect of that order..

As the defendant failed to comply with court orders he has been sanctioned by being barred from defending it. which effectively means he has not entered a defence.
You now apply for judgement on the original claim using form N225 and completing sections A c & D.
I would send it with a covering letter saying it was being submitted in compliance with "the general form of Judgement or order dated xx May 2016"

[DieuEtMonDroit]

Re: Order N24

Thanks!
So in A I tick "The defendant has not filed an admission or defence to my claim" ? just like if he never submitted a defense?
What about the hearing fees? Since it was vacated will it be refunded to me or should I claim it using section D?
How long does it usually take to get the judgement?

[des8]

Re: Order N24

Thanks!
So in A I tick "The defendant has not filed an admission or defence to my claim" ? just like if he never submitted a defense? yes
What about the hearing fees? Since it was vacated will it be refunded to me or should I claim it using section D? Should be refunded (at least in part!)
How long does it usually take to get the judgement?

Depends on how busy the court is. They are dealt with in order of receipt