Almost a Backdoor CCJ Britannia/BW PCN - managed to file defence late

[Nicky Boy]

Looks to me like BWL have come up with another tactic.

They have a claim which is time expired for a response, and knowing that if they apply for judgment, they may not get paid by the defendant.

 

So, they leave it sitting there and offer the defendant the opportunity to pay "in instalments" in exchange for discontinuing the claim.

 

Sneaky!

Edited February 2, 2023 by Nicky Boy
Spelling... duh!

[Nicky Boy]

You say they emailed the response forms to defend...

long shot but, they haven't by any chance pre filled the claim number in to be helpful?

[Nicky Boy]

The regular tactic is to drag things out as much as possible, but as the date for acknowledgement has passed, I think the regular bland defence should be submitted to show good intent and reduce the chance of refusal by the court?

[Nicky Boy]

3 line defence Brassnecked?

 

Isn't the standard defence as at Q2) How should I defend? in the sticky?

 

Or are you suggesting a stripped down version?

[Nicky Boy]

Looks like you need to SAR the fleecers to get all the paperwork they reckon to have sent you...

[Nicky Boy]

Yes,

please upload.

We've not seen at least the original PCN and their documents could have all sorts of things wrong...

[Nicky Boy]

Sounds promising...

[Nicky Boy]

When you get this form directly from solicitors,  it's usually been sent early as an intimidating tactic.

Check status on MCOL.

[Nicky Boy]

HAHA!

They want to "discuss" it...

 

Ah well, at least you now have confirmation that they received your instruction.

Keep it safe.

[Nicky Boy]

My God!

They ARE thick!

[Nicky Boy]

I have seen it mentioned on one or two other threads that there are problems with backlogs.

You could ring them and ask?