Defendant User Guide

Making a part admission

If you agree that you do owe some money, but less than is being claimed, this is called a part admission. You can make a part admission online.

By making a part admission online you can defend the disputed amount and either:

• pay the amount admitted - If you wish to pay the amount you admit send this to the claimant at the address for service on the claim form and complete the part admission forms online
• apply for additional time to pay the amount admitted - If you need additional time to pay or want to pay by instalments, complete the part admission forms online
• make a counterclaim against the claimant - click this link for more details of counterclaims

Before you submit the response, you will be required to complete a statement of truth

If you make a part admission, the court will send a copy to the claimant. The claimant will decide whether to accept your part admission.

If it is accepted the claimant may request the court to enter judgment against you and send you an order to pay

If it is not accepted the case will proceed as a defended case. The court will write to you explaining what happens next.

If it is defended you will not be able to take any further action online but you can view, print or save your response.