Assumption: "(Filing & Emailing the Court) If the court doesn't reply, my email has gone missing."
1 min readThis content reflects observational insights and lived community experiences. It does not constitute legal advice — always consult a qualified professional for your specific circumstances.
What People Expect
Silence feels like the email was lost or ignored.
Court Reality
A reply can take days, and the court may not respond until it has acted. A document counts as filed when HMCTS email software records it, not when the court answers. Sending it again can break the one-email rule.
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The Gap?
"(Filing & Emailing the Court) If the court doesn't reply, my email has gone missing."
Court Reality
A reply can take days, and the court may not respond until it has acted. A document counts as filed when HMCTS email software records it, not when the court answers. Sending it again can break the one-email rule.
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