You may be able to dispute a debt in certain circumstances. The following may provide defences to a claim against you: agree that you owe the debt but do not agree with the amount have already paid the debt do not think ...

There are laws about the behaviour creditors and debt collectors can engage in when pursuing you for a debt. Debt collectors must be licensed and they are not allowed to harass or threaten you. If the behaviour is serious and you feel ...

Please note that the Uniform Civil Court Rules 2020 for legal proceedings in the Magistrates, District and Supreme Courts of South Australia commenced on 18 May 2020. The information in this section is aimed at debtors owing debts of no more than ...

The Magistrates Court hears claims for damages as well as debts. Broadly speaking, damages are compensation for a loss suffered by one person as the result of another person's action or failure to act. Damages are claimed as an unliquidated amount, ...

New Uniform Civil Rules 2020 for legal proceedings in the Magistrates, District and Supreme Courts of South Australia commenced on 18 May 2020. You may wish to consider other orders to enforce the payment of a debt. These can be made at ...

After judgment, it is up to you to enforce it. Many respondents pay once judgment has been given but you may need to remind the judgment debtor to pay the debt. If you do not think the debtor will pay, you can commence enforcement proceedings immediately after judgment. ...

New Uniform Civil Rules 2020 for legal proceedings in the Magistrates, District and Supreme Courts of South Australia commenced on 18 May 2020. Once the trial has finished the Magistrate will decide if the debt is owed to you. Sometimes the Magistrate ...

If the respondent files a defence , the court will send both parties the date, time and place of a directions hearing. A directions hearing is not the trial but is held to determine the position of each party and to encourage a resolution of the matter. ...

New Uniform Civil Rules 2020 for legal proceedings in the Magistrates, District and Supreme Courts of South Australia commenced on 18 May 2020. No response Admission of the claim Denial of liability Cross claim No response If the respondent does not respond within 28 ...

If the debtor does not pay the debt or try to negotiate within 21 days of being served with a Final Notice (Form P1) or pre-action notice (letter of demand) you can begin formal legal action. You will not be able to ...