N271

Alldogsgotoheaven

Hello, I hope someone can help me.

I have buried my head in the sand about a debt I owe for a credit card. It’s £762 (may not seem loads but I can not afford to pay it all back in one lump sum) they sent me a AoE form. I filled it in and sent it back the very next day.

They have now sent me a N271. After much research it’s because I (assume) didn’t send a court fee (I didn’t see this part. Where does it say how much?) and my most recent pay slip.

Rather than wait for the bailiffs I thought I would send a n56 myself, unfortunately I (I know I’m stupid) threw the letters of my details with the debt. So I have no idea what to write in the box that is asking for details of the debt. All I have is a claims number? Is there any way I can find this out?

In the letter they state the claim has been transferred to a local county court. Do I address this new letter to them?

Any help will be greatly appreciated, I really don’t want my family or work to find out. I’m really scared and ashamed!

fatbelly

n271 is transfer of proceedings

You do not pay a court fee. The claimant makes all the payments at this stage.

If the court has sent you a n56 you must fill it in and return it.

Factsheet here

https://www.nationaldebtline.org/EW/factsheets/Pages/countycourtattachmentofearningsorders/attachmentofearningsorders.aspx

If you do not/did not return the form, there will be a hearing, which you must attend

Alldogsgotoheaven

So they haven’t sent me another form at this point do I just need to wait for the court hearing?

Alldogsgotoheaven

From what I read I thought a bailiff would be handing me another AoE form? I don’t want to go to court ��?

fatbelly

If they can sort it without a hearing, they will. If not, then go to the hearing, where you will probably get a better deal.

I think you're right - the courts normally make a couple of attempts to get a sensibly completed n56 from you.

Summer_Cat

Similar situation here, have recently received a N271 relating to old credit card debt and struggling to cope with situation. Any help or advice or similar experiences appreciated.

Letter of Notice of Transfer of Proceedings didn't even have address to contact or send forms to, just name of County Court.

Want to send back N56, but now not sure of best or quickest way to do that, or even which address?

After N271 issued, how long before visit from court agent/bailiff to serve an N61? In fear of knock on door, but don't know whether it could be minutes or days or weeks.

Anyone know how long it takes or whether there's likely to be a backlog or period of grace?

National_Debtline

Hi there,

Alldogsgotoheaven wrote: »

...they sent me a AoE form. I filled it in and sent it back the very next day.

They have now sent me a N271. After much research it’s because I (assume) didn’t send a court fee (I didn’t see this part. Where does it say how much?) and my most recent pay slip.

Any help will be greatly appreciated, I really don’t want my family or work to find out. I’m really scared and ashamed!

Alldogsgotoheaven wrote: »

From what I read I thought a bailiff would be handing me another AoE form? I don’t want to go to court ��?

When a creditor applies for an attachment of earnings order, the first thing you will receive is an N56 and you need to reply to this within 8days. If you don’t then the creditor can go directly to your employer (if they have the details). Alternatively, they could issue an N61, which again you have 8 days to return. Continued failure to respond to the forms can result in an N63 being served on you personally and you would be ordered to attend court. It is at this stage there is a risk of imprisonment.


However, I don't think there is any need for you to panic. It sounds as though you replied to the N56 straight away, so there is no need to send another and there is not fee that you needed to send. At the moment, they have only sent you notice of the transfer of proceedings, which doesn't necessarily mean there will be a hearing, but if there is you will need to attend. The hearing would normally be held in a private room (such as the judge's chambers) and would be more like a meeting than a hearing.


If you have asked for the order to be suspended you may need to explain why (i.e. it could affect your job/ future promotions etc). If you didn't ask for the order to be suspended and just made an offer to repay on the N56, you may receive details of the order in the post and this would mean that your employer would be aware of the attachment of earnings. Best of luck,


Laura
@natdebtline

Bggwill

Hi people,

I am sort of loosing hope that the courts are here to help victims.
My car was stolen at the mechanics so I've now taken him to court as he's refused responsibility. I used money claims online and I am not at all happy with the service.
We are now at the stage where they ask us to complete directions questionnaire and I completed mine and sent it back within the required period.
The defendant did not so they extended time for him in form n24 (the defence has failed to file the directions questionnaire by the specified date)
The defendant must file the directions questionnaire by 13th Dec which is the new date.

Below that the form said : if you do not comply with this order your defence counterclaim will automatically be struck out without further order of the court and the claimant be at liberty to enter judgement.
So on the 13th Dec I rang and the defence had still not filed the directions questionnaire and thus I completed the request for judgement and sent it off the same day.
Today now I was really REALLY surprised to recieve a letter from the courts(N271) saying ; this claim has been transferred to the county court for allocations. On receipt, the file will be referred to the procedural judge who will allocate the claim to track and give case management directions. Details of the judges decision will be sent to you in a notice of allocations.. that was all that was on the letter.
What exactly does that mean? Will I have to go to court? Why has my request for judgement not been processed?

I have sensed so much bias in this whole online proceeding so please please help

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Hi people,

I am sort of loosing hope that the courts are here to help victims.
My car was stolen at the mechanics so I've now taken him to court as he's refused responsibility. I used money claims online and I am not at all happy with the service.
We are now at the stage where they ask us to complete directions questionnaire and I completed mine and sent it back within the required period.
The defendant did not so they extended time for him in form n24 (the defence has failed to file the directions questionnaire by the specified date)
The defendant must file the directions questionnaire by 13th Dec which is the new date.

Below that the form said : if you do not comply with this order your defence counterclaim will automatically be struck out without further order of the court and the claimant be at liberty to enter judgement.
So on the 13th Dec I rang and the defence had still not filed the directions questionnaire and thus I completed the request for judgement and sent it off the same day.
Today now I was really REALLY surprised to recieve a letter from the courts(N271) saying ; this claim has been transferred to the county court for allocations. On receipt, the file will be referred to the procedural judge who will allocate the claim to track and give case management directions. Details of the judges decision will be sent to you in a notice of allocations.. that was all that was on the letter.
What exactly does that mean? Will I have to go to court? Why has my request for judgement not been processed?

I have sensed so much bias in this whole online proceeding so please please help

fatbelly

It means the claim is proceeding and the local court will contact you with further instructions in a few weeks.

Bggwill

Thanks, even though I'm still baffled as to how the court feels they can do that even though i have in effect already won the case when the defendant didn't return the directions questionnaire twice. The n24 letter clearly says failure to return the directions questionnaire will mean that I automatically have the right to enter judgement I hope you see what i mean by bias, to me it seems the court is giving the defence another chance again. What can I do about this?
Thanks again