Acknowledgement of Service

This is one of the claim forms sent to a defendant once they have been served. It allows them to respond to the courts that they acknowledge that a case has been brought against them. Sending this form back is not an admission of guilt or liability. This must be sent within 14 days of the original serving, however, this form allows them another 14 days (28 in total) to either accept the charges or to deny/defend themselves. If they make no response (no Acknowledgement of Service, acceptance or defence) then they are considered to have ‘defaulted’ and you may proceed with your case.