Request to defend yourself - business rates court summons

Use this form if you have a valid defence and want to attend your hearing to defend yourself.

Court hearings are currently being conducted by telephone.

Only use this form if you have recently received a summons for a upcoming court date. You can only use this form up to 6pm on the day before your hearing.

If you have received a summons and want to pay your bill in full or set up a direct debit then you should not complete this form. Make a payment or set up a direct debit.

Using this form

When you go through the form, you have about 20 minutes to complete each page. Don't use your normal 'Back' button to return to an earlier question, but use the 'Previous' button on the page you are on. Questions marked * can't be left blank.