53A.03 Small Claims Procedure: Notice Of Acceptance Of Liability

What this form is for

• • Use this form when someone has made a small claims case against you in the Courts Service.
• • You must use it to officially state that you agree you are liable for the amount claimed.
• • It is used after receiving the initial claim documents, not before.
• • If you disagree with the liability, you would use a different notice.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

While there is no fixed deadline listed here, acceptance should happen promptly upon receiving notice of the claim.

Before you submit

• • Fill in all boxes completely (no leaving blanks).
• • Write clearly if filling out by hand.
• • Include your full name and address accurately.
• • Attach copies of any relevant evidence supporting your acceptance (if required).
• • Ensure the date you sign is current.
• • Sign the form where indicated.

How to file this form

1. 1Complete all sections of Form 53A.03 thoroughly.
2. 2Sign and date the document in the designated space.
3. 3Submit it to the appropriate Small Claims Court office or via the Courts Service portal.
4. 4Keep a copy for your own records.
5. 5If submitting digitally, ensure the file name is clear (e.g., 'YourName_53A03').

Known limitations

• • This form only accepts liability; it does not automatically mean you agree to the exact amount claimed unless stated elsewhere.
• • Not confirmed in official source: There may be specific court rules dictating *how* this notice must be served (e.g., personal service vs. post).
• • The acceptance is tied specifically to the claim number listed on the form.