Hi, local sole trader intends to sue customer for non payment. Would he claim as eg Joe Bloggs t/a bloggs property Services or just by his name
Sole trader intends to sue for non-payment
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either. the first is probably preferable.Lawyer (solicitor) - retired from practice, now supervising solicitor in a university law clinic. I do not advise by private message.
Litigants in Person should download and read the Judiciary's handbook for litigants in person: https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/..._in_Person.pdf
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not when filing his claim. All that stuff comes later in the process.Lawyer (solicitor) - retired from practice, now supervising solicitor in a university law clinic. I do not advise by private message.
Litigants in Person should download and read the Judiciary's handbook for litigants in person: https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/..._in_Person.pdf
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Sole trader started proceedings against debtor. Debtor filed acknowledgement & defence stating they would agree to mediation. Given that prior to starting the proceedings the debtor has ignored the traders offer to return inspect & if necessary correct any "poor workmanship " should the trader agree to mediation, and if so who would be liable for the cost.The debtor was a difficult customer who kept changing their mind on her original plans
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Mediation is only worth it if both parties are prepared to compromise.
If your claim is about outstanding money on a building contract and the defendant is disputing your claim because of defects, poor workmanship, then the judge is likely to appoint an expert (building surveyor) for a report and to work out a reasonable cost for the work undertaken. The expert may use rates and prices contained in the contract documents such as the quotation, if appropriate.
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Generally, any mediators' fees are shared between the parties. But as has been said, court-arranged mediation in cases allocated to the Small Claims Track is usually free to the parties.Lawyer (solicitor) - retired from practice, now supervising solicitor in a university law clinic. I do not advise by private message.
Litigants in Person should download and read the Judiciary's handbook for litigants in person: https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/..._in_Person.pdf
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What has he got to lose? Remember that going to court can be a bit of a lottery.Lawyer (solicitor) - retired from practice, now supervising solicitor in a university law clinic. I do not advise by private message.
Litigants in Person should download and read the Judiciary's handbook for litigants in person: https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/..._in_Person.pdf
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