Just been served....

[Captain Haddock]

....court papers for an old loan. I'd like to contest it but it would worry the OH too much and it's simply not worth it so I am considering admitting claim and asking for time to pay. Have until XX March to respond. Any advice?

[ScottishSolicitor]

Can you tell me more about the details of this? The amount sued for and the name of the party suing you etc/ the court?

[Captain Haddock]

It's an old Cabot loan, enforceable.

The problem I have now is that a Decree has been made in my absence from court. I was under the impression that cases like mine were on hold. The case was due to be held on 9 June (IIRC) and now I have received a letter from Registry Trust informing me of the Decree being added to their register.

I had assistance from CAB, whom I have just spoken with, and they too are surprised at what's happened.

[ScottishSolicitor]

It's an old Cabot loan, enforceable.

The problem I have now is that a Decree has been made in my absence from court. I was under the impression that cases like mine were on hold. The case was due to be held on 9 June (IIRC) and now I have received a letter from Registry Trust informing me of the Decree being added to their register.

I had assistance from CAB, whom I have just spoken with, and they too are surprised at what's happened.

So did you assume nothing would happen and didn't respond? I will send you a private message about this.*

[Captain Haddock]

No. Under Simple Procedure I admitted the debt. I heard nothing from my CAB contact who was representing me so presumed courts not sitting.

Will continue via PM.