Applied for extension to file defence and a hearing has been set - now in limbo

[Dazed.com]

Hello everyone

So I had an unless order where criteria were stipulated for both the claimant and myself that had to be met. My defence had to be in today. If not filed the claimant can request judgment by default.

At the beginning of the week I asked for an extension. The office didn't get the decision until this morning. Today I have been told there is a hearing next week about it when the judge will decide.

1. Can the other party still be granted judgment by default if they request it when there is a hearing pending?

[echat11]

Hi DAZED.COM

Welcome to LB

Get your Defence in, email it to the Court and the Claimant.

Add a covering letter with evidence, that you sought an extension, but the Court didn't read it until this morning.

They can try, but I'm not sure they would get especially if you get your Defence in.

[Dazed.com]

If I am not able to get my defence in today what happens if at the hearing the judge decides not to give an extension (as I obviously haven't filed defence by the date specified on order)?

[echat11]

If I am not able to get my defence in today what happens if at the hearing the judge decides not to give an extension (as I obviously haven't filed defence by the date specified on order)?

That really depends on what the Judge decides to do, you have to wait for the Hearing to find out.