CCJ just over 6 years

[Jojo71]

Hi,

we are a small business and we had a CCJ issued in our favour for work and equipment that was unpaid. The defendant didn't pay. We actively chased the debt but the defendant has proven very elusive moving house, false names etc. We had almost given up hope but saw him this weekend and now know his address, unfortunately we let the CCJ lapse, thought it was an October issue but the date of judgement was 13/08/14. I know they have a 6 year limit and just wondered what the best course of action would be. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks
Jo

[ploddertom]

You could apply to the Court to ask they allow to enforce given you have shown due diligence trying to chase the debtor. I assume this would be done on an N244 -cost £255, would be added to amount outstanding, but no guarantee you would succeed. How much was the original Judgment for - if over £600 then speak to the likes of the Sheriffs Office to gain their thoughts?

[Jojo71]

You could apply to the Court to ask they allow to enforce given you have shown due diligence trying to chase the debtor. I assume this would be done on an N244 -cost £255, would be added to amount outstanding, but no guarantee you would succeed. How much was the original Judgment for - if over £600 then speak to the likes of the Sheriffs Office to gain their thoughts?

Thanks for your reply.

The original amount was just under £2000. Is it possible to start a new claim incorporating the original amount as there have been additional costs chasing the debt?

[ploddertom]

That's why I say you may be better off asking the likes of the SO. It is the sort of thing they come across quite often. One thing to bear in mind is that you appear to have someone who is quite adept at evading payment - they may have other Judgments against them, therefore you may just be chasing a shadow all the time. I would try and find out if they have any assets etc before throwing more money at trying to get back what you are already owed.