I am Now Served An Application Made By Northampton Borough Council To Evict Me

I am Now Served An Application Made By Northampton Borough Council To Evict Me

1. The Claim Form was filed on 23rd July 2013 and issued on 24th July 2013.
2. The Claim Form, Particulars of Claim and evidence was posted out to me on 30th July 2013
3. The Claim Form is served on 2nd August 2013

CPR 2.1 Application of the Rules

(1)    Subject to paragraph (2), these Rules apply to all proceedings in—

(a)    county courts.

In the Northampton County Court. 

CPR 6.7 Deemed service

(1)    A document which is served in accordance with these rules or any relevant practice direction shall he deemed to be served on the day shown — 

First class post

The second day after it was posted.

I am contesting the claim.

CPR 15.4 The period for filing a defence

(1)    The general rule is that the period for filing a defence is—

(a)    14 days after service of the particulars of claim; or

(b)    if the defendant files an acknowledgment of service under Part 10, 28 days after service of the particulars of claim.

Civil Procedure Rules