What is an Acknowledgment of Service? What happens if I fail to file one?
If you receive a Claim which has been issued by the High Court or County Court there will be with it a document called “Acknowledgment of Service”. It is extremely important that you protect your position if you are intending to defend the claim by completing this fully (you will need to add in your date of birth) and returning it to the Court within 14 days of service. After that there is a time limit for filing a Defence. You need to make a photocopy. If you fail to acknowledge service within the 14 day period the Claimant can enter a Judgment on his Claim against you.
