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If a defence is filed and a case is likely to progress, then a directions questionnaire is used by the court to collect and assess the information that is relevant to a claim.
If a defence is filed and a case is likely to progress, then a directions questionnaire is used by the court to collect and assess the information that is relevant to a claim.
It is sent to both parties and requires them to provide a variety of information surrounding the case such as details of witnesses, evidence and details of the claim itself and also gives each party the opportunity to propose any deadlines for action.
Once issued, the questionnaires must be accurately completed in order to avoid delays. When the details are completed, they must be returned for processing the questionnaires. After the questionnaires are received, the court will allocate the claim to the appropriate claims track so that it can be dealt with appropriately. In accordance with the details submitted in the questionnaires, the court will also reach a decision on issues such as where any hearings will take place.
If a defence is filed and a case is likely to progress, then a directions questionnaire is used by the court to collect and assess the information that is relevant to a claim.
Provide all information relevant to the case as fully and as best as you can to help avoid delays to the case and so the case can be assigned to a track.
The directions questionnaire should be submitted online or by post, unless an email address is supplied for use.
A directions questionnaire helps the court to understand all of the facts of the case and decide which track the case should be allocated to.
The direction questionnaire helps the court to understand the information in the case and decide which track the case should be allocated to.
Once the judge has reviewed the directions questionnaire they will assess the size of the claim and the nature of the dispute and allocate a track for the case.
Once judgment has been made, the debt can be collected. To ensure a speedy resolution the claimant can request information about the defendants financial situation to help understand how the debt will be paid. The debtor will be asked by the court whether it is able to pay and how it intends to pay.
A creditor may ask a debtor about ther financial status including income, employment, assets, liabilities and any other debts they may have – anything that woud be relevant to the debt being paid.
In order to see a full disclouse of financial status, a creditor can make a request to the court in order to see the information about bank accounts and savings accounts.
If you have any questions about the directions questionnaire, please don’t hesitate to contact our team of experts who are on hand and ready to help you.
