What To Do When You Receive A Statement Of Claim That You Are Being Sued

When someone receives a Statement of Claim that they are being sued, the first thing they should do is call a lawyer and take action. If it’s an actual court action, as opposed to just an application, then you need to respond right away because there is a time limit from the day you’re served [...]

The Possible Responses To A Statement Of Claim

If you think the plaintiff owes you money, you can defend yourself by making a claim against them. You can add other parties to the counterclaim as well, those who are not already party to the litigation. For example, if the plaintiff is a corporation suing somebody, the person may insist that not only do [...]

The Steps Involved In Responding To A Statement Of Claim

The first step would be to determine when the clients were served, because I want to make sure they’re still within their 20 days’ response period. Some people read that condition and either don’t understand or don’t believe that the 20-day limit applies. If they’re within their 20 days, and depending on how far they [...]