No. 15 Admission of Facts Pursuant to Notice

What this form is for

• • Use when you have been served a notice to admit facts in a civil or family case.
• • Use instead of a full defence if you only need to admit specific facts.
• • Use when you want to narrow the issues for the judge.
• • Do not use for criminal matters; a different procedure applies.
• • Do not use if you wish to contest all facts – file a defence instead.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

The form must be lodged by the date stated in the notice – typically 14 days after service – unless the court grants an extension.

Before you submit

• • Deadline confirmed and noted on calendar.
• • All case details (number, parties) entered correctly.
• • Each fact to be admitted is listed precisely.
• • Unadmitted facts are clearly left unchecked.
• • Signature and date are present.
• • A copy retained for your records.
• • Form packaged with any required supporting documents.
• • Delivered to the correct court registry.
• • Receipt or proof of service obtained.

How to file this form

1. 1Read the notice and note the filing deadline.
2. 2Download or obtain Form No. 15 from the Courts Service website.
3. 3Complete the form with accurate case information and fact admissions.
4. 4Sign and date the form.
5. 5Make a photocopy for your file.
6. 6Submit the original to the appropriate court registry (in person, post, or online).
7. 7Obtain a receipt or confirmation of filing.

Known limitations

• • Form only applies to civil and family matters.
• • Not valid for criminal prosecutions.
• • Electronic filing may not be available in all courts.
• • Only admits facts; it does not replace a full defence where required.