Unfortunately there will always be occasions where escalating matters to Court proceedings is unavoidable and, if this is what it takes to recovery your money, then Jennings Debt Recovery Solicitors are perfectly positioned to represent your interests.
As Jennings are debt recovery solicitors, managing multiple instructions from a broad client base, we are able to issue proceedings electronically which significantly speeds up the process.
It means that proceedings can be issued the same day, providing that instructions are received by a certain time (usually 10:00am).
Where a matter is not disputed, the fixed recoverable fees for issuing proceedings are added onto the debt amount and are payable by the Debtor.
Once Judgment is obtained, the amount will also include the fixed recoverable costs and any court fees incurred to get to that stage.
This County Court Judgment (or CCJ, as it is often abbreviated to) basically means that you can then look to enforce the Order (i.e. take steps to physically recover the money) and the Judgment gives you the Court’s approval and legal power to do this.
In instances where a debt is not disputed, Judgment can be obtained once the time limit for a response has expired. The Judgment is also recorded on file and will affect the debtor’s credit record.
You may just be recovering from the shock of realising that winning your County Court or High Court claim is only the beginning. The tough part of the process is actually enforcing your Judgment – recovering your money or property etc.
Only 60% of awards under £10,000 are fully recovered. Enforcement is a minefield for the inexperienced.
There are many options available to:
Every case is different – each is fact specific and we can give you the experienced advice you need, having seen it all before.
If the debtor has the means to pay then sooner or later, we can ensure they will pay. What’s to lose? Give Joanne Parnaby or Catherine Robinson a call on 0845 450 5551 and let us help you obtain the justice you deserve. We usually charge fixed fees and most or all our fees are recoverable from the debtor.
Please Note: although you have the Court’s authority to enforce their Judgment, this is only beneficial if the debtor actually has the means to pay or has assets. If the debtor is a “man of straw” then there is a risk that nothing may actually be recovered. Should enforcement be required outside England & Wales, alternate charges will apply.
Fixed Charges Added to Judgment Amount in Non-Defended Cases
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