Form N225/N227 Request for Judgement
These forms are used to request judgment from the court when the defendant has not responded, has admitted the claim, or when you need to respond to an admission offer.
N225 Request for Judgement Form
About Request for Judgement Forms
Form N225 - Request for judgement and reply to admission, will usually be sent to you by the courts. You shouldn't need to print this yourself. Form N227 is an alternative form for a case where the claim isn't for a specified amount of money.
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You can request judgment from the court in several situations. The court will usually send you the appropriate form automatically when these situations arise:
Defendant Ignores Claim
No response received within 14 days of service
Defendant Admits Claim
Defendant accepts liability but you need to respond to their offer
Part Admission
Defendant admits part of the claim and you want judgment on that part
Choosing the Right Form
The choice between N225 and N227 depends on whether your claim is for a specified (fixed) or unspecified (to be assessed) amount:
Form N225 - Specified Amount
Use when: Your claim is for a specific, fixed amount of money
Examples:
- Unpaid invoices
- Loan defaults
- Fixed contract damages
- Rent arrears
Form N227 - Unspecified Amount
Use when: Claiming damages where the amount needs to be assessed
Examples:
- Personal injury claims
- Property damage (unknown cost)
- Loss of earnings
- General damages
Download Request for Judgement Forms
The links below will take you to the official forms on GOV.UK. Choose the form that matches your type of claim:
Form N225
Specified amounts (fixed money claims)Ask for judgment on a claim for a specified amount of money
Use when your claim is for a fixed amount (debt, invoice, specific damages)
Examples: Unpaid invoices, loan defaults, fixed damages
Form N227
Unspecified amounts (damages to be assessed)Ask for a judgment where the claim amount is unspecified
Use when claiming damages or compensation where the amount needs to be assessed
Examples: Personal injury, property damage, unliquidated damages
Important Notes
- • The court usually sends these forms to you automatically when appropriate
- • You don't normally need to print these forms yourself
- • Complete and return the form within the deadline given by the court
- • Keep copies of all completed forms for your records
- • Judgment doesn't guarantee payment - you may need enforcement action
What Happens After You Get Judgment
Getting judgment in your favour is just the first step. If the defendant still doesn't pay, you may need to take enforcement action:
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Quick Reference
N225 - Specified Amount
Fixed money claims (invoices, debts)
N227 - Unspecified Amount
Damages to be assessed (injury, property damage)
When to Request Judgment
- • Defendant ignores claim (14+ days)
- • Defendant admits all/part
- • Need to respond to admission offer
Remember
• Court usually sends forms automatically
• Judgment ≠ Payment
• May need enforcement action