How do I defend a CCJ claim?

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I am desperate for a bit of help, I’ve been ignoring letters from Cabot for a while for a pre-2007 Lloysd TSB credit card debt and recently received a letter from Restons Solicitors demanding for full amount of nearly 15K within a specific date. I responded with letter 1 asking them to verify their claims, sent by recorded delivery to both Restons & Cabot but the letter didn’t go the Solicitors within their specific time limit due to the Christmas busy period and 4 days later I received a county court claim form from Northampton County Court Business Centre. I’ve 14 days to respond which I believe will end on the 4th January, I'm rapidly running out of time. Is there any way I can extend the 14 days period so that I can have a bit more time to get advice from everyone here? I don’t know what to do and how to handle this; I’m going crazy just thinking about it.
Your help would be highly appreciated.
Many thanks.

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Re: How do I defend a CCJ claim?

Yes, you can extend the period by another 14 days very easily. Just log in to MCOL using the claim number and password provided and say that you want to acknowledge service.