How to fight back late payment fees

[Antonia]

Good evening!

I've got a question about how can someone fight back the attachment of late payment fees.

The scenario is as follows; a supplier is hired to provide services (but there is no written contract) and the client does not pay the full amount on time. Then the supplier takes court action to recover the payment without giving notice and adds the late payment fees. However, the supplier hasn't completed part of the service that they were hired for and there is no evidence that indicates retention.

The other party finally pays the outstanding amount (for the work provided without paying the late payment fees, the interest as defined by The Bank of England and compensation) before the case goes to court but the supplier still hasn't completed their duty. What can be said to argue the charge of the late payment fees?

Is there any authority that would help in this situation?

I would appreciate your help and advice.

Thank you in advance.

[redstar]

In what context depends on what section of law it falls under consumer credit agreement .. secured .. trading standards . Merchant supplying goods sorry you have told us nought noone can guess what remit it falls under bar you have only a verbal agreement no emails or written agreement to support your opinion?

[redstar]

Meant to add supplier can also fall under different regulations if supplying water electric gas telecoms . Sorry your question needs to be precise context of supplier why only verbal agreement noone can guess an answer

[Smith004]

I think that is one of the important policy in any companies that when you are late on payment there is a charge

[obscure]

Is this a Business to Business contract or a Business to Customer?