united-kingdom civil-law small-claims-court claims
Can a defendent travel overseas if served with a claim/summons to UK civil court?
<p>If i have am served a claim form by the claimant, can I travel overseas?</p>

<p>Also, if I am overseas and receive the claim form whilst overseas, can I ignore it if I am not a citizen of the country which the claimant is from?</p>

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  <p>If i have am served a claim form by the claimant, can I travel overseas?</p>
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<p>Yes</p>

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  <p>Also, if I am overseas and receive the claim form whilst overseas, can I ignore it if I am not a citizen of the country which the claimant is from?</p>
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<p>You can always ignore a civil summons - the likely effect is that judgement will be entered against you and the plaintiff can then take further action to enforce the judgement.</p>

<p>This can include having your property seized, garnisheeing your bank accounts or wages, or requiring you to attend court - failure to answer this summons is contempt and can lead to your arrest.</p>

<p>A judgement in a UK court can, subject to treaties, be enforced in foreign jurisdictions under the relevant local law.</p>
