Friend's received a court letter asking for amount plus 'costs'?

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Marktheshark wrote: »

IF he does nothing as they "have no leg to stand on"

Perhaps I didn't make myself clear.

I wasn't suggesting he does nothing, on the grounds they "don't have a leg to stand on".

I was suggesting that, in court, they don't have a leg to stand on.

Post edited accordingly.

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buel10 wrote: »

So please can I just clarify that sending a cheque for the actual amount (not including interest or 'court fees') and quoting the relevant information from Rizla King to the company will suffice?

No, that won't suffice.

Whether he pays the original bill or not, he must enter a defence and, unless he receives confirmation (in writing) that the case has been withdrawn, he must attend court on the appointed date.

Does he then have to notify the court at all?

He must notify the court, of his intention to defend, and he must do it within the required time.

buel10

Please could I ask for some help regarding his defence, if I post the relevant details of the MCOL form?

Lensman_2

You would be better posting this up on a dedicated legal forum like Legal Beagles or Financial Legal Issues on CAG.

In the meantime I will only add that failing to follow procedure with the claim almost guarantees judgement by default - he loses. He must acknowledge and defend (or admit part/all) in time. He can only let his guard down if he gets a notice of discontinuance from the court.