European Small Claims Procedure

MarkBargain

I would like to take Ryanair to court to claim compensation for a 6 hour delay on a recent flight which they will not pay as they argue a technical fault with their plane is 'exceptional circumstances'. I am planning to complete form A of the European Small Claims Procedure: http://ec.europa.eu/justice_home/jud...ling_uk_en.htm

Am I right in thinking that the fee is £25 to file this with an English court?

If I win, is the fee refunded?

If I lose, or if Ryanair appeal, could I be liable for their costs?

Apologies if this has been covered on here, I did have a general look around but couldn't see the answers.

lucy03

This is out-of-date legally, but gives some initial information on how to take legal action against them.

http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200607/cmselect/cmtran/435/435we52.htm

Doesn't the European Small Claims Procedure just get routed through the UK courts anyway?

keyser666

lucy03 wrote: »

This is out-of-date legally, but gives some initial information on how to take legal action against them.

http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200607/cmselect/cmtran/435/435we52.htm

Doesn't the European Small Claims Procedure just get routed through the UK courts anyway?

Yes I think it does

MarkBargain

lucy03 wrote: »

This is out-of-date legally, but gives some initial information on how to take legal action against them.

http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200607/cmselect/cmtran/435/435we52.htm

Doesn't the European Small Claims Procedure just get routed through the UK courts anyway?

Thanks for the link. It complains about not knowing Ryanair's address, but I have this on a letter from them as Customer Services Department, PO Box 11451, Swords, Co. Dublin, Ireland.

I believe I need to route the European Small Claims Procedure through my local court in the UK, yes.

I just wondered about the cost and check that I do not become liable for the costs of Ryanair's defence!

wealdroam

MarkBargain wrote: »

Thanks for the link. It complains about not knowing Ryanair's address, but I have this on a letter from them as Customer Services Department, PO Box 11451, Swords, Co. Dublin, Ireland.

I believe I need to route the European Small Claims Procedure through my local court in the UK, yes.

I just wondered about the cost and check that I do not become liable for the costs of Ryanair's defence!

Sorry, I don't know the answer to your question, but I would also check that a PO Box address is ok.
Bit difficult if you need to send the bailiffs round.

MarkBargain

wealdroam wrote: »

Sorry, I don't know the answer to your question, but I would also check that a PO Box address is ok.
Bit difficult if you need to send the bailiffs round.

Haha, that's true.

On the Ryanair website their address is:

Ryanair Corporate Head Office
Dublin Airport
Co. Dublin
Ireland