Defendant not paying full court order

[Evansabove]

I was awarded money in a court order. It was to be paid in full by the 13th January but the defendant has only paid part of it on the 16th January. What should I do? Thank you in advance.

[islandgirl]

Enforce. Look at all the methods available and choose the most appropriate in the circumstances. Without further details it is difficult to be more specific.

[Evansabove]

islandgirl thank you for your response. The defendant is only withholding £5.25. I do realise this is a comparatively small amount however he has still broken the court order. He has broken several court orders throughout this whole process.

[atticus]

CPR Parts 70 onwards set out the available methods of enforcement. You may find that you spend more in trying to collect than you are owed.

[islandgirl]

Depends how much you are willing to spend for "revenge"! As Atticus says may cost you more than you get but of course fees are for the account of the debtor.

[atticus]

not quite. The OP has to pay the fees first. He may be entitled to be reimbursed, but that does not mean he will be paid, or paid in full.

[islandgirl]

Yes sorry Atticus that is what I meant - fees are added to the debtors account but whether it can be collected depends on circumstances and their ability to pay. I do not know if there is a minimum limit for enforcement?