Defence and Counterclaims

Debt Defence

One your debtor has been served they will have 14 days to file their dispute. They can file an Acknowledgement of Service which allows them an extra 14 days, 28 in total, to file their acceptance or defence.

Debt Counterclaim

Debtors can sometimes bring a claim back against their creditor. In this case, they will need to serve the party they are bringing the charges against notice papers, though the cases will be dealt with at the same time if it is taken to court.