Small claims form question

[northernladuk]

Hi Lance,

I have only been to court once before, small claims, but it didn't seem this complicated. I think it is because the claim is over £10k.

Apparently it is not any more.

I have a problem though, in that the company owing me money, despite having ticked the box saying the despute the entire claim, have actually paid most of the claim now. They actually sent in the form saying they disputed it, *after* paying it!

So they don't know what they are doing. You aren't doing so well yourself to be fair.

Anyway, it means that a £13k claim is now a £600 claim (though £13 000 still disputed), but still allocated to fast-track. Should I notify the court of this? Maybe that's the way forward?

No, you turn up, tell the judge you want 13k and let him find out himself you've already pocketed 12,400 of it. See how happy he is at that. Honestly....

If not, I'm happy to speak to a lawyer, whether they are happy taking on a £600 pound claim, I will just have to see.

Thanks

Oh they will happy OK. at £400 an hour they'll take anything on. Is it worth it to you is the question.

Fair enough if you want to follow this up on principle but you can't be so hell bent on it that you've completely lost your common sense. Not telling a court you've settled for most of it and thinking a lawyer will be interested in a £600 case is just not very smart is it. You are gonna end up spending more than that and potentially getting the case kicked out if you don't wake up.

[Lance]

Apparently it is not any more.

So they don't know what they are doing. You aren't doing so well yourself to be fair.


No, you turn up, tell the judge you want 13k and let him find out himself you've already pocketed 12,400 of it. See how happy he is at that. Honestly....

Oh they will happy OK. at £400 an hour they'll take anything on. Is it worth it to you is the question.

Fair enough if you want to follow this up on principle but you can't be so hell bent on it that you've completely lost your common sense. Not telling a court you've settled for most of it and thinking a lawyer will be interested in a £600 case is just not very smart is it. You are gonna end up spending more than that and potentially getting the case kicked out if you don't wake up.

not to mention that if in Fast Track incorrectly, when it should be in small claims could result in costs not being awarded. Making the entire thing a very expensive loss.
The agent will piss their pants with laughter and consider £600 a bargain for the fun.