COUNTY COURT JUDGEMENT REMOVAL

Application to set aside a default judgement

Have you failed to file a defence within 14 days (or 28 days if an acknowledgment of service has been filed)?

Have you failed to file and service your Direction Questionnaire ?

Have you failed to attend a hearing for a valid reason?

A default judgement can be sought by the claimant if the defendant fails to file a defence within 14 days (or 28 days if an acknowledgement of service has been filed) or fails to attend a final hearing.

Once a default judgement has been ordered by the Court, the claimant can enforce it by various methods such as bailiffs, or an application for an attachment of earning. In addition, a default judgement will have a serious impact on your credit score or your employment.

A default judgement can be set aside by making an application to set aside using the Court Form N244. It costs £275 with a hearing or £108 without a hearing. In some cases, you may be entitled to an exemption of fee by submitting form EX160. A default judgment can be set aside in three ways. Under CPR 13.2 (mandatory grounds), CPR 13.3 (discretionary grounds) or CPR 39.3(3) where a party failed to attend a trial.

Contestor Legal Service can provide you with all necessary information and assistance on how to set aside a County Court Judgement.

Please contact us if you need our assistance.