Money claim - advice

MamaBear5

Hi - just after a bit of advice/guidance, hope this is in the right place!

I'm self-employed and had a client (contract in place) that didn't pay the invoices and disputed them (a month after they were issued and continued contact in the interim). We were unable to come to an arrangement between ourselves and she regularly ghosted me so I submitted a money claim. She disputed it and suggested mediation through the courts. I called up and confirmed my end but she failed to do so and it's now been referred to the courts.

What happens now? Will it be an actual court appearance? Will a judgement be made on what's been submitted already or will more be requested? I've tried searching but can't seem to find any information on what now and the thought of having to go to court and argue my case is making me super anxious!

Thanks

bris

It will be a court appearance. You attend with what you have and state your case. Just explain it to the judge, no need to worry about it, it's a simple procedure for the ordinary person.


The defendant, if they turn up, with have their case and the judge will decide the best outcome.


If the defendant doesn't show you get a default judgement.