Chip

Just got in and had a letter from a solicitor acting on my behalf.

I'm taking some little ****** to court for damaging my car 3 years ago whilst he was driving uninsured.
Solicitor is now closed but just wanted a quick answer.

He was defending his case and all was set for us to go to court.

The letter states only this.

Dear .....

I advise that default judgement has now been entered against the defendant by the court.
I shall now serve the judgement on the defendant and request a settlement cheque in satisfaction

Yours etc.....................


I take it that he's somehow not carried through his defence and will now lose his case. Am I right in assuming this??

Cheers

Chip

lawson101

Meaning of ‘default judgment’

In these Rules, ‘default judgment’ means judgment without trial where a defendant –
(a) has failed to file an acknowledgment of service; or
(b) has failed to file a defence.

Looks bad for the aforementioned ******!! lol

mart360

i had my letter tonight...

yes you are correct.... if they dont attend or file it goes in your favour...



M

Harry_Boy

Depending on circumstances, he could apply for judgment to be set aside though.....