Received a Court Claim?Don't Panic. Prepare.
CourtPilot's AI helps you understand the claim against you, prepare your defence, and generate court-ready documents — in hours, not weeks.
England & Wales · Small claims up to £10,000 · No solicitor needed
Missing the deadline means the claimant can get default judgment against you. Start your defence now.
How It Works
From claim form to filed defence in four steps
Enter the claim details
Tell us about the claim against you — amount, who's claiming, and when you received it.
Upload your evidence
Upload the claim form, contracts, correspondence, photos, and any proof of payment.
AI analyses everything
Our AI reviews the claim and your evidence, identifies strengths and weaknesses, and suggests your best defence strategy.
Generate your N9 defence
Download an editable Word document with your completed N9B defence form, ready to review, sign, and file.
Everything You Need to Defend Your Case
Purpose-built for defendants in UK small claims court
Deadline Tracking
Automatic countdown from the day you received the claim. 14 days to acknowledge, 28 days to file your defence. Never miss a deadline.
AI Claim Analysis
AI reads the claim against you and identifies the claimant's strongest and weakest arguments — so you know exactly where to focus your defence.
N9 Form Generator
Complete your N9B defence form step by step. Download as an editable Word document — review it, make changes, and print.
Secure Evidence Upload
Upload contracts, invoices, photos, emails, and bank statements. Everything is encrypted and AI-analysed automatically.
Settlement Calculator
See realistic settlement scenarios with amounts and conditions. Sometimes settling is smarter than fighting — we'll help you decide.
Counterclaim Support
If the claimant owes you money too, prepare a counterclaim alongside your defence. Same tools, same process.
The Problem with Defending a Claim
CourtPilot: £97. One-off. No subscription.
AI analyses the claim, helps you build your defence, generates your N9 form as an editable Word document, tracks your deadlines, and prepares you for court — all for less than the cost of a single solicitor's letter.
Start Your Defence — £97Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to respond to a small claims court form?
You have 14 days to acknowledge service and 28 days to file your defence from the date you received the claim. If you miss these deadlines, the claimant can apply for default judgment against you.
What is an N9 form?
The N9 is the standard form for responding to a money claim in England and Wales. N9A is for admissions (if you accept you owe some or all of the money) and N9B is for disputes (if you deny the claim). CourtPilot helps you complete the N9B.
Can I defend a case without a solicitor?
Yes. Small claims court (under £10,000) is specifically designed for people to represent themselves. The procedures are simplified and costs are rarely awarded. CourtPilot gives you the tools to prepare a strong defence without solicitor fees.
What if I admit I owe some of the money?
You can file a part admission — accepting you owe a portion while disputing the rest. CourtPilot supports this through the N9 form wizard, helping you explain what you accept and what you dispute.
What evidence should I upload?
Upload the claim form you received, any contracts or agreements, correspondence (emails, texts, letters), proof of payment if you've already paid, photos of work or goods, and anything else that supports your version of events.
Can I make a counterclaim?
Yes. If the claimant actually owes you money, you can file a counterclaim as part of your N9B defence. CourtPilot includes a counterclaim section in the form wizard.
Don't Let a Deadline Beat You
Every day you wait is a day closer to default judgment. Start your defence now — it takes 10 minutes to set up and AI does the heavy lifting.