We have listed
below some of the more frequently
asked questions in respect
of the Small Claims Court
and our debt-collection-uk
support service. Should
you have a query which is
not listed please email
us at : admin@debt-collection-uk.co.uk
or click on to the button
opposite and we will respond
to you.
Will
debt-collection-uk
be making
any additional
charges
above those
published
on this
web site?
No. There are no additional
charges not mentioned
on the fees
and costs page.
Please take note that
depending on the progress
of your claim there may
be additional court fees
to pay for the allocation
of a court hearing or
enforcing
judgments. These are
fully explained on our
costs page.
Will
we always
have the
same consultant?
Yes. Our consultants have
a limited portfolio of clients
in order that they may concentrate
on our clients' needs on
an individual basis.
Can
debt-collection-uk
advise us
on existing
legal issues?
Please note that we do
not offer specific legal
advice. It may be appropriate
to refer you to a specialist
solicitor. However, we can
provide procedural advice
particularly if you already
have a judgment and require
enforcement or are awaiting
a hearing and need to know
how to conduct the
court procedures.
In
the event
of things
going horribly
wrong will
you assist
with our
negotiations
with the
court or
the other
side?
Yes. But please keep in
mind that the main objective
of our service is to point
out to your debtor the wisdom
of paying or coming to some
agreement before escalation
to court appearance.
If
I lose will
I have to
pay costs
to the other
side?
The District Judge has
the option to award travel
expenses, loss of earnings
and interest to the other
side. If the other side
have legal representation
the judge will decide just
how essential this was before
making a costs decision.
However, if the Claimant
( the person bringing the
claim against the debtor)
brings an unsubstantiated
claim to the court or blatantly
tell lies or misrepresents
the facts the judge may
indeed frown on such behaviour
and could award all costs
to the other side. Make
sure you have evidence to
back your claim.
I
live abroad.
Can I make
a claim
in England
& Wales?
Yes, but only if the Defendant
(person you wish to claim
against) resides in England
or Wales.
