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Hi,

I received the email below after my mediation.

Thank you for using the Small Claims Mediation Service today.

Although a settlement could not be reached on this occasion the parties are reminded that Court is considered a last resort and in which case both parties are encouraged to continue to communicate where possible in an attempt to resolve the claim, you may find that today's mediation gives you both a base upon which to build on.

If the parties can satisfactorily resolve the matter without the need of the Court, the Claimant should complete a notice of discontinuance using the appropriate form in the link and file it with the appropriate Court; N279 - w3 Notice of discontinuance (6.99) (publishing.service.gov.uk) or update Online Civil Money Claims through your account.

If not already done so. the claim will now be transferred out of our business centre to a court where standard directions will be given and you will be notified in writing of the next stages to follow. It is important that both parties follow these instructions and adhere to the timetable set down by the Court which will include a further court fee and a final hearing for determination of the matter. Further information can be found at; Make a court claim for money: What a court claim is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Many thanks for your participation in the Mediation.

I have received a letter stating that the case will be transferred to the county court in my area and the file will be referred to a procedural judge.  Please can you let me know the likelihood of actually having to attend court, or whether it is normally dismissed at this stage.

Thanks for your help.

Hi,

I have received a letter titled 'Notice to Allocation to Small Claim Track (Hearing).' It states that unless the claimant does by 4.00 pm on 4 December 2025 pay the court the trial fee of £27.00 or file a properly completed application (ie one which provides all the required information in the manner requested) for help with fees, then the claim will be struck out with effect from 4 December without further order and, unless the court orders otherwise, you will also be liable for the costs which the defendant has incurred.

The attended claim will take place at 10.00 on the 15th December at my local court.

Is there anything that I need to do in the meantime or do I need to wait until 4th of December?

Thanks,

The order will usually include somewhere in it that all documents that the parties are relying on must be submitted to the court no later than 14 days before the hearing. However, you will not need to do anything as they will discontinue just before the 4th December. Mark my words.

Do not contact them by phone under any circumstance.

Just block their number. It is the precursor to their discontinuing the claim. They want to mug you into accepting a settlement offer. If you ignore them, they will capitulate and discontinue.