I have a bill from a builder for work to my house that I did not instruct him to do. The builder was instructed by the person who caused the damage.
I feel if the builder makes a mistake why should I have to run around with letters ect to tell him. If he takes me to court at his great expence then he will be more careful next time.
Question is could the court fine me for not telling him of his mistake. I welcome a court case with full publicity of how incompetent the builder is
2006-12-02 05:11:48 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No. use it as evidence in court to defend yourself. As in poker, don't show your cards before you bet!!!.
2006-12-02 05:14:26 · answer #1 · answered by Old Man of Coniston!. 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If this case does go to court then it will be a small claims court and you have to disclose all your arguments and any other thing you are likely to bring up before the case is heard
you will not be allowed any surprise revelations
the judge will also tell you that the builder must have an opportunity to rectify any faults unless you can give good reasons why he shouldn't be allowed
the one thing you must bear in mind is that these judges are entirely impartial and the builder has as many rights as you
we have gone through three court cases now with dodgy tradesmen you must be meticulous in you're record keeping if you want to stand any chance
2006-12-02 05:32:39 · answer #2 · answered by mac 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the builder was instructed by the person who caused the damage. That person is liable, who was she/he and why did they have authority to allow work on your house?. I would try and come to an amicable settlement with the builder. It's neither of your faults,but this third party. Sue him/her for the amount due and pay the builder from your winnings. regards....
2006-12-02 05:26:23 · answer #3 · answered by naplusultra 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you did not ask the builder to do the work on your house why did you not stop him from doing the work at the time
2006-12-02 05:16:10 · answer #4 · answered by Bella 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you realise how expensive it might be to go to court, to defend yourself?
Try to sort it before you need to consult a solicitor. Write a letter, explain your facts. Show restraint, dont offend or threaten, offer a way out if you can.
Keep a copy of any correspondence and hold your nerve. Its about what any reasonable citizen would do in your situation.
2006-12-02 05:27:41 · answer #5 · answered by kenjinuk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would consult a lawyer, and send a certified letter to document that you did not request or approve the work in question, and also documenting when you first found out it was done. If you don't state the facts, someone else will do it for you that does not have your best interests in mind.
2006-12-02 05:22:50 · answer #6 · answered by emilynghiem 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he sues you, he'll have to file a complaint. You'll answer, and in your answer, you can say that you never asked for the work he did.
If he hasn't sued, I don't know why you wouldn't tell him that you're not paying for it because you didn't ask him to do it. Just call him and say "I'm not sure why you charged me for this. I never asked you to do it, and I have no intention of paying for it." Then go from there.
2006-12-02 05:17:02 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I reckon you will end up out of pocket if you prat about, you certainly wont get your costs so do everything possible to keep out of court
2006-12-02 05:44:01 · answer #8 · answered by "Call me Dave" 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell him -keep copies of the letter
2006-12-02 05:14:05 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋