Admit the claim and settle it before the last date for a response
If the respondent wishes to avoid a court decision being made against them, they can settle the claim with the claimant before the deadline for a response. This avoids a court order being registered against the client and damaging their credit rating. Form 4A must be completed and returned to the court.
If the claim is settled this way, the claimant informs the court and the claim is dismissed.