Cowboy Builders and smalll claims courts

teneighty

You can get a specialist report to help you decide if you have a case.

I believe the rules Annie referred to only apply if you want an expert witness to appear or submit evidence at the court case then you need the Courts permission and I believe you are restricted how much of their fee you can reclaim.

http://formfinder.hmctsformfinder.justice.gov.uk/ex306-eng.pdf page 7 mentions it.

GrumpyDil

Thanks.

That's what I understand but Annie was giving dire warnings about harming your case if you get a report without the court's permission and that's what I wanted her to link to as I think she is giving out somewhat misleading information

Furts

GrumpyDil wrote: »

Thanks.

That's what I understand but Annie was giving dire warnings about harming your case if you get a report without the court's permission and that's what I wanted her to link to as I think she is giving out somewhat misleading information

I second this. As an example, take a dispute I was involved with. I was unhappy with some work costing towards £10000. I said to the contractor, "let us go to a third party, get an independent decision, binding on both of us, and we meet the costs equally" A report was written, costing £400, split equally, and we settled on this. No need for lawyers, solicitors, courts, judges, administration, delays or whatever. It was all settled within a week. But had matters headed towards Court I would have needed something like this before I ever decided court was to be the last resort.


Annie and I are totally opposed in our approaches. I say draw up specifications, get working drawings and be professional. Then discuss, negotiate, use common sense, be savvy, and be accountable.

WorriedWarrier

I am so happy for you Kaya and your success gave me a hope to win against to a cowboy who ripped us off! Could you please give me your advise on what to do step by step to achieve a successful result please. Many thanks