2 - Commencing proceedings & Statements of case (part i)

Question 1

How does C begin a claim?

Answer 1

Issue N1 Claim Form which is served on D

Question 2

When does C serve the POC?

Answer 2

with the CF or within 14 clear days of service of CF

Question 3

What options does D have when receives POC?

Answer 3

1. File AOS
2. File an admission
3. File and serve Defence

Question 4

What are clear days?

Answer 4

Deemed date of service = day 0

Stop on last day if not ‘an event’

If period is 5 days or less, do not count weekends/bank hols

Question 5

CPR 12

Answer 5

Judgment in Default - C applies if D has not filed a response/deadline has expired