Defendant Centre
Been served, sued or accused? Understand what you are facing, and by when.
A claim, demand, complaint or notice has been made against you, and you need to understand your position and your deadlines. Every guide below is framed for your side of the dispute — the first moves that matter, the records to preserve, and the deadlines that quietly decide things.
Not sure which of these your problem is? Start with the general questions.
6 guides
Debt Collection
Collection agency chasing me
What a collector can and cannot do, how to make them prove the debt, whether the debt is too old to enforce, and how to respond without making it worse.
4 min read
General
Do I Have a Case?
How to tell the difference between something that went badly and something the legal system can actually do something about — and what to check before you spend money finding out.
5 min read
General
Received a demand letter
A demand letter is not a court claim. What it actually means, whether to reply, what a reply can cost you, which deadlines are real, and what to gather.
4 min read
General
Served with a claim
You've been served with a court claim. What the document is, the response deadline that matters most, what happens if you ignore it, and what to gather now.
5 min read
General
Is It Worth Pursuing?
Merit is only half the decision. This guide covers the other half: cost, time, recovery, and the honest arithmetic of whether taking a dispute further leaves you better off.
4 min read
Small Claims
Small Claims Court
How simplified courts work, whether you need a lawyer for one, and how to prepare a claim or a defence yourself.
6 min read
Reading is a start. A structured assessment is better.
Concaso turns what you already know into a clear, confidential report on your dispute — strengths, weaknesses, and what is missing.
These guides are general information about how disputes are commonly handled. They are not legal advice, they are not a substitute for advice about your own situation, and Concaso is not a law firm. Rules and deadlines differ by jurisdiction and change over time.