How do I sue a rogue trader?

macman

Skinnylatte wrote: »

Thank you for your replies I don't think there's much point in pursuing him, he probably doesn't have any money anyway :mad:

You'll never know that unless you try. The first process is the cost of a recorded delivery letter, the second is £60-70 for the court fee. I'd consider that a worthwhile investment to possibly get £1500 back.
He certainly has some money, because you gave him £1,500 for doing next to nothing.
An LBA often prompts people into paying up because it indicates that you are serious. Ttexting/phoning is futile with such people.

LandyAndy

cyclonebri1 wrote: »

I thought the judgement only came into place if he failed to pay up, not if the case was found against him??

That's a question really but it was what a court official told me only recently.

If the court finds against the defendant or they don't offer a defence and judgement is obtained by default, then that is the point at which they have a CCJ against them.


Whether they pay or not is another matter. Attempting to obtain the money from a non payer is called enforcement and can be done by the court bailiffs or, for a further fee, by High Court Enforcement Officers.


What the court official told you is wrong.