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Apply to Set Aside CCJ Letter Template
How to write to the court to set aside a County Court Judgment you were unaware of — what to include, your legal rights, and a free letter generator.
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If you need to write to the court to set aside a County Court Judgment you were unaware of, a written letter is the recommended first step — it creates a clear record and shows you're pursuing the matter formally. Below is what a strong apply to set aside ccj should include, plus a free tool to generate yours.
What this letter needs to cover
- Identify the CCJ with claim number
- Court and date
- Set out the grounds for setting aside (claim form not received
- Defence has a real prospect of success
- Or some other good reason under Civil Procedure Rules 13.3)
- Set out the proposed defence in summary
- Request the judgment is set aside and the case relisted
- Attach the N244 application as appropriate
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