Form 102.6 – Certificate Of Refusal To State A Case

What this form is for

• • Use when a party refuses to state their case in legal proceedings
• • Use to create an official record of the refusal
• • Use when court intervention is required due to a party's refusal
• • Use when formal documentation of the refusal is necessary for case progression
• • Do not use for routine case submissions or standard court documents

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no specific deadline for filing this form, but it should be submitted promptly when a refusal to state a case occurs to prevent delays in proceedings.

Before you submit

• • Verify all parties' details are correct
• • Ensure the case reference number is accurate
• • Check that the refusal is properly documented
• • Confirm all required signatures are included
• • Verify copies will be served on all parties
• • Ensure the form is completed in full
• • Check the correct court office for submission

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the official Form 102.6 from the Courts Service
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information
3. 3Sign and date the form where required
4. 4Prepare copies for all parties involved
5. 5Submit to the appropriate court office
6. 6Obtain proof of filing if submitting in person
7. 7Serve copies on all parties as required by court rules

Known limitations

• • This form only records the refusal, it doesn't resolve the underlying issue
• • Additional court orders may be needed to compel the party to state their case
• • The form may not be appropriate for all types of legal proceedings
• • Court rules may vary for different types of cases
• • Electronic filing options may not be available for all courts