CEL County Court Defence

Redx

Different systems , this is all happening in England so it will cost him to contest jurisdiction , look it up on MCOL

Chances are it will be a telephone hearing or video hearing , they have phones and the internet in Scotland , plus there is the unwise option of a hearing on papers

Plus he may not be in Scotland next year anyway !

nosferatu1001

Too late to contest Red. That has to be done within 14 days of ticking the "contest" box on MCOL. Far far too late now
Must be an England and WAles court. OP you realise if this is face to face he MUST turn up? You cannot represent him solo. 

SportHorse

nosferatu1001 said:

Too late to contest Red. That has to be done within 14 days of ticking the "contest" box on MCOL. Far far too late now
Must be an England and WAles court. OP you realise if this is face to face he MUST turn up? You cannot represent him solo. 

Thank you for your reply, yes, I know he has to be there and defend himself.  It will mean him flying home if the courts are open for business so was just wondering if Scottish Courts were an option.  Didn't think they would be but thought I would ask.

KeithP

Are Berwick or Carlisle County Courts an easier option for him?

SportHorse

KeithP said:

Are Berwick or Carlisle County Courts an easier option for him?

Excellent! Thank you! That's a 90 minute drive, brilliant!

SportHorse

One last question, emailing CEL with a copy of the DQ. There is an email address on the back of the PCN for their office, office@ce-service.co.uk.   Is that sufficient or is there a specific email address to send these things to.

Redx

their details should be as claimant on the original claim form, including contact details

plus on any emails they sent to the defendant too

Coupon-mad

You realise you are dealing with at least one ex-Wonga person on the  'legal team' at CEL?!  Shows their level.

 

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SportHorse

Redx said:

their details should be as claimant on the original claim form, including contact details

plus on any emails they sent to the defendant too

It's just an address on the Claim Form, never received any emails from them.  Should I post it then.  All advice says email?

Redx

why not do both ? simples