Written by John Kruse, one of the leading experts on Bailiff Law, this consumer friendly guide is essential reading for anyone who comes into contact with a bailiff.
The book is easy to understand and clearly explains the rights
a bailiff has, and also what they cannot do when collecting debts and repossessing goods etc.
One of my customers owes me just over £500 since March 2006. The invoice was sent end of March 2006 and he had 30 days net of invoice date to pay. Our recovery tried to get payment, but he hasn't even responded to them.
I called him last month, and to my surprise he answered. Trying to be sympathetic I told him to put in writing what he could afford per month and we could come to an arrangement to repay the debt over a certain period. I gave him a 2 week deadline to do this, and now (week 4) I still haven't received it.
I cant help but think he's giving me the run-around and now I want to file a claim on Money Claim Online. It's all relatively straight forward but I need some help with the Particulars of Claim.
Would this be acceptable ?
1. On 31st March 2006, the claimant generated an invoice for services provided to the defendant that month for the sum of £500.
2. The defendant agreed to pay the invoice total 30 days net of invoice date (30/04/2006).
3. Despite numerous written and verbal requests made by the claimant to the defendant, the defendant has failed to pay the said sum and remains indebted to the claimant. The claimant has also offered the defendant the chance to pay the debt in monthly instalments.
4. The Claimant is entitled to interest at the rate of 8% per annum from the date the debt was due being the 31st March 2006 to the present day (205 days) at the daily rate of **p making a total sum of £**** and continuing at the daily rate of **p.
AND THE CLAIMANT CLAIMS
1. The sum of £500.
2. Interest in accordance with section 69 of the County Courts Act 1984 at such rate and for such period as the court thinks fit.