Received civil suit that i do not intend defending. A little confused re entering an appearance - do I still have to lodge form with court or just contact plantiffs solicitor?
You need to give a little information for any sensible response.
What are you saying?
The civil suit is warranted? Unwarranted? You are responsible/not responsible for what is being claimed? You can't afford to defend?
If you fail to deal with the proceedings, a judgment will be marked in default and there will be a judgment against you. If you do deal with the proceedings but you have no defence you will have additional costs.
1. Pay the money owed or reach some agreement in relation to same.
2. Enter an Appearance and defend the matter yourself or instruct a solicitor to do so on your behalf, but be warned this will increase the plaintiff's legal costs for which you will be liable if you lose.
3. You do nothing and a judgment is entered against you, you then pay up or face the various legal enforcement procedures that the plaintiff will utilise.