Business to business claim help

ChrisF82

Hi. I have an ongoing business to business issue, where my machinery is still under warranty but keeps breaking. It is around 6 months old, and they repair the parts fairly swiftly ie a week or two but it keeps breaking.

I an now looking to start a small court claim against them due to the machine not being fit for purpose or reliable. Are there any companies that would handle this claim on my behalf? Such as particular lawyers or agencies anyone has had wcpedi experience with

Rainbowgirl84

Before going down the 'lawyer' route. What does your contract say?

forgotmyname

2 identical threads going.

ChrisF82

There is no mention on the warranty or contract of these particular goods at all. Only other parts and things they offer and the cover in place for them if things go wrong

waamo

forgotmyname wrote: »

2 identical threads going.

Which has resulted in the op getting the same advice repeated.

ChrisF82

I've clearly asked here if there are any agencies that specialise in dealing with this type of case because what was offered initially wasn't very thorough was it. You'll have to bear with me, being new to this forum I wasnt sure how to delete the initial post.

I appreciate the situation comes down to contract but perhaps specialists who deal with such cases could offer me more support. If you can't offer any positive input why even bother commenting I have to ask myself, shame that's a regular issue with posters like yourself

George_Michael

The problem with asking for help and advice on here regarding your problem is that this is a consumer rights forum and the majority of people who give advice understand the law regarding consumer law and who might not be too clued up on business law.

Business to business transactions and the laws covering these are different to B2C laws and due to the nature of business contracts, can be very complex.
This is why you really need to consult with someone whose expertise is in this field and who will hopefully be able to give you the correct advice.

waamo

ChrisF82 wrote: »

I've clearly asked here if there are any agencies that specialise in dealing with this type of case because what was offered initially wasn't very thorough was it. You'll have to bear with me, being new to this forum I wasnt sure how to delete the initial post.

I appreciate the situation comes down to contract but perhaps specialists who deal with such cases could offer me more support. If you can't offer any positive input why even bother commenting I have to ask myself, shame that's a regular issue with posters like yourself

There are specialists. They are called solicitors. Try this https://solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk/

davidmcn

ChrisF82 wrote: »

I've clearly asked here if there are any agencies that specialise in dealing with this type of case because what was offered initially wasn't very thorough was it.

If you're a business wanting legal advice or assistance, you go to a solicitor.

You'll have to bear with me, being new to this forum I wasnt sure how to delete the initial post.

If you want to continue a discussion about something you've already posted about, it's much easier for everyone if you just add a comment to the original thread rather than try to start from scratch.

steampowered

This is a basic problem. It is just a breach of contract case. Any solicitor who practices disputes/litigation would be able to handle it.

The Law Society website has a 'find a solicitor' search function.

Or you can just issue a claim yourself through the moneyclaimonline system.

The law in this area is actually extremely similar in both B2B and B2C cases. Contract law applies in both cases; sale of goods legislation applies in both cases. Goods sold to in B2B cases have to be 'fit for purpose' and 'satisfactory quality', just as they do in B2C cases.

DoaM

steampowered wrote: »

Goods sold to in B2B cases have to be 'fit for purpose' and 'satisfactory quality', just as they do in B2C cases.

Except that the remedy in such situations can be decided by the contractual terms (if B2B). Hence why OP was asked what the contract states.