Small Claims Court guide

Jenni_D

If he's as you've described then filing a claim is probably a waste of time and money ... he'll already know all the tricks of the game to make finding any of his assets a real problem. So spending money on a claim and subsequent High Court Enforcement Officers (Bailiffs have very little power) is likely wasted money.

betsybee

I have a cut and dry case which looks like I'll have to take to small claims.
I paid a hefty deposit for some garden landscaping and they just never turned up. 
If I start the process and pay the claim fee then go to mediation could I ask for the claim fee to be added to the amount I'm asking for?
Or would they frown upon that as I'm not meeting them halfway?
Unfortunately it's not a limited company, just a one man band so I'm not sure they even have the money any more but I still think it's worth trying 🤞

eshaq786

I made a claim against Ikea. Anyone know if it will affect the claim as I put Ikea UK instead of Ikea Limited? I took the name Ikea Uk from their footer on their website. It’s only after submitting the claim I saw on company house that they are registered as Ikea limited. What are my options?

Alderbank

If you got the address part correct it will probably be accepted as a clerical error.

The correct address (the registered office) is:
IKEA Ltd.,
100 Avebury Boulevard,
Milton Keynes,
MK9 1FH.

IKEA UK, where they have admin offices such as HR and customer services, is at:
Kingston Park,
Peterborough,
PE2 9ET

eshaq786

Alderbank said:

If you got the address part correct it will probably be accepted as a clerical error.

The correct address (the registered office) is:
IKEA Ltd.,
100 Avebury Boulevard,
Milton Keynes,
MK9 1FH.

IKEA UK, where they have admin offices such as HR and customer services, is at:
Kingston Park,
Peterborough,
PE2 9ET

I used the address in Milton Keynes. Hopefully it’s ok and I don’t have to start the whole process again. 

Raksha

Can anyone advise please?  I took out a Moneyclaim online against a tradesman who required full payment upfront for a service.  He didn't attend at the booked time, made excuses, rebooked the appointment, turned up without the equipment he said he needed, failed to rebook, then suggested a time that wasn't suitable for me.  I said he'd had plenty of opportunities to fulfill the contract and asked for a refund.  I allowed 28 days then chased, he said he'd pay immediately...
Nothing arrived. So I started my claim after sending a letter before action.
He responded to the claim saying he'd refunded me in full, but gave no details.  Mediation was agreed, but he failed to respond to their phone calls. A court date has been set for June, so I will have to make a further payment to cover that, ontop of the Moneyclaim fees.  Today I noticed a payment from him for the initial amount paid, but no costs.
Should I go ahead with the court case to get my costs back?  I would imagine that his initial claim that he had paid is actually perjury.  Would that affect the judges ruling?

eshaq786

I've now received the CCJ against IKEA. What do I do next? They have still yet to contact me. I saw that I need to complete a form N323 form in order to enforce payment. I am not sure how to complete the fees section of this form. Also do I need to do something about the name (Ikea UK instead of Ikea Limited) before I do this form?

eshaq786

Just an update regarding Ikea. They contacted me after receiving the CCJ and have paid up therefore settling the case. What a nightmare it was dealing with them. Their customer service or lack of makes me wish I never have to deal with them ever again.

Doc_N

eshaq786 said:

Just an update regarding Ikea. They contacted me after receiving the CCJ and have paid up therefore settling the case. What a nightmare it was dealing with them. Their customer service or lack of makes me wish I never have to deal with them ever again.

Excellent outcome - really well done, and thanks for feeding back.

MartinsCottage

Hello, anyone claimed for just under £10.000, taking the total sum over 10k with the court fees? Is it still considered small claim? Thank you.