Another update on this one .
Went to the County County Court after applying for a Set aside.
Couple of days prior to the court date had a letter from MIL Collections stating if i agree with the claim willing to negotiate an acceptable settlement of the debt.
Only if i agree not to attempt to reclaim costs in respect of the set aside application.
Obviously i ignored this and went to court in what was a very quick proceedings.
MIL did not attend.
The judge asked for travel expenses, time off week details etc.
He did mention that MIL had not followed the correct procedures or something for this type of civil matter.
The impression i got without the court findings at the moment was that it should not have even reached this stage.
Judgement was set aside.
MIL have 14 days i believe to respond.
Watch this space.