Judgment Order - Help!

sir_shad

Hello - I need some help with a judgment order my Dad has received. Civil Enforcement were claiming for a violation dated 10/05/2023. I did the initial appeals for this particular claim and then a Claim Form was sent in early Sept. My Dad initially showed me the form and I was going to respond to it, but never got around to it. Now he has received judgment order from HM Courts & Tribunals Service. It does say you can apply for it to be cancelled but have may have to pay £321 court cost and attend a hearing (both of which I do not want to do!). Can someone please advise, what are my option here?

Gr1pr

Pay, in full , ASAP

sir_shad

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82181320#Comment_82181320

Oh no.. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

elsien

You have to have a valid reason for a set aside. Not getting round to it isn’t one of them.

fatbelly

Options appear to be

1. Pay it
2. Don't pay it
3. Apply for setaside

If you choose option 3, the mechanism is set out in the Newbies thread. Remission of the fee is possible if the defendant is on a low income. The defendant is not always given a hearing but should be willing to attend if that is ordered.

sir_shad

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82181385#Comment_82181385

Thank you for this information. Can I attend the hearing on behalf of the defendant ?

Also, if you don't pay it, does it mean bailiffs will come round to the house?

elsien

if you don’t pay a CCJ, yes bailiffs may well come round and your dad’s credit history will be thoroughly trashed. Impacting on his ability to get in the future.

Gr1pr

No, you aren't qualified , the defendant must attend or pay a qualified person like a solicitor

Not if its less than £600

Coupon-mad

Why hasn't anyone mentioned the free alternative CCJ help offered by pm?

What's the judgment date?

Was the claim in-house from CEL or was it a DCB Legal claim for CEL?

fatbelly

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82181615#Comment_82181615

You can accompany the defendant in the unlikely event of a hearing. Whether you are allowed to speak would depend on the judge.

No, bailiffs are unlikely on a sub-£600 debt as they would have to use the court bailiff who is not very effective. It's not impossible but the non-court bailiffs tend to get used on council tax and magistrate court fines

Coupon-mad

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82181697#Comment_82181697

Or perhaps they can be assisted to remove the CCJ another way. By consent.

But I need answers to my questions first.