2007-01-26 07:50:12 · 3 answers · asked by hotspur 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
If you have a genuinely good case (and the trouble is, one tends to be highly subjective in these matters and see oneself as entirely in the right), then it should be possible to secure a judgment in your favour. County Court judges are very fair in dealing with applicants before them and are very helpful towards litigants in person. There will be a charge for taking out a summons against the other party, but costs are normally awarded in favour of the successful litigant and this is recoverable. Enforcing judgment, however, can lead to further court applications and a lot of headaches. Moreover, there is always the possibility of losing the action, in which case you will be seriously out of pocket, having to pay the costs of the other side as well as your own expenses.
2007-01-27 03:35:36 · answer #1 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is relatively simple to obtain a county court judgment. I assume its for money owing to you? There is a very helpful web site the HM Court Service which will outline all the steps you need to take. Fees depend on how much your claim is. All claims under £3,000 are small claims and are quite easy to follow without the need for a solicitor. Fees start at around £30 and if successful you will be able to claim back all your fees and court costs. Once you obtain a judgment you need to decide how best to enforce the judgment. You need to know as much about the debtor as possible. This may include a warrant of execution (where the court bailiff visits), attachment of earnings (where money is deducted from their salary) or garnishee proceedings (where an order is made against their bank account). Check out the above web site and you should find lots of helpful information.
2007-01-29 07:08:36 · answer #2 · answered by Shelby P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a recipient of the judgement (ie against you) it is very easy - just default on loans, get charged costs plus the outstanding amount and relinquish access to mainstream credit for 6 years.
As the claimant - easy enough, but have to pay upfront, and there's no guarrantee of ever getting your money back in the short-term.
2007-01-26 08:19:52 · answer #3 · answered by Modern Major General 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋