Can you get a CJJ on a failed claim?

OlivesandMushrooms

Hi there everyone, got myself in a pickle.

The "client" doesnt want to pay me (not that he ever paid in the first place)

I did not sign to his terms as it was un fair but we both agreed on phone that he would amend in due course. This fell to the side and I started work. I have recordings of work and video screen shares etc.

So basically I did to work with no terms written, I was clearly too trusting. It will be his word against mine in many things as we both didnt agree to ANY terms. The only proof of work I have is video recordings with his staff and company etc. His staff accepted my time and work, but he is now disputing it.

I have threatened court action.

We're in the process of buying a house, I have a clean record etc. Is this the right time to be making a claim. If it goes to court and some how the judge says I have a failed claim, is there such thing as a CJJ against a failed claim? Can he then counter sue for "wasting his time" on a failed claim? If yes I would rather bow out now and not affect my chances of buying a house. Please advise, thank you team.

bengalknights

Try using a Thomas Higgins letter to get him to pay up, anything further they will do it for you.

lovinituk

CCJ - County Court Judgement

martindow

bengalknights wrote: »

Try using a Thomas Higgins letter to get him to pay up, anything further they will do it for you.

You don't need to pay for a letter before action and opening a small claim. It's a straightforward process and any one capable of writing clearly and concisely can deal with it. The LBA can sometimes be enough on its own to provoke a payment.

paddyrg

OlivesandMushrooms wrote: »

I have threatened court action.... is there such thing as a CJJ against a failed claim?

No, you are free to take court action against another party

[Deleted User]

So you are concerned that if you fail you will have a CCJ?

If you are concerned that your claim will fail, yes you may end up with costs to pay.

However, remember if you settle the costs a CCJ will not be recorded against you.

The CCJ is only recorded on your credit file when you fail to satisfy it within a month.

[Deleted User]

See this https://www.gov.uk/county-court-judgments-ccj-for-debt/overview