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  1. Back in 2016 we commissioned a builder to undertake extensive renovation works in our house. He originally was a limited company but this company was dissolved in June 2016. He then started work for us as a partnership. His father has been involved with our job in that he came to our house a couple of times and the kitchen supplied was in the fathers name and address on the invoice. To cut a long story short, the building works went on far longer than they should and weren't completed until we sacked them. We asked for a partial refund and this was refused. In May 2017 We employed a solicitor stating our claim. The son said he did not owe us anything and was going to go bankrupt anyway. The father said he was never involved. We couldn't afford any more solicitors fees so we decided to lower our claim and decided to issue a CCJ to both father and son as joint defendants. The date of issue was the 24th November. Today was the deadline to "Acknowledge Service". The father has acknowledged service but the son hasn't. Now I don't know what to do. Can I request judgement against the son? Or do I have to wait another 14 days as I'm assuming the father is going to defend his part. The son isn't on the insolvency register yet so again I'm assuming he hasn't actually applied for bankruptcy. Many thanks oldpoyntz
  2. Probably bit late in day to ask this. I am in a County Court tomorrow in respect of a small claim against a large company. The amount I am claiming is around £8,000. I am acting for myself and the Defendant appointed a large legal company. I was offered a Commercial Offer of £1,000 to basically go away which I refused. This afternoon I received a email from the Legal Company with a statement of costs which they have provided to the Court. They intend to claim around £25,000.00 in costs. A. should I be worried or B. top myself now thanks
  3. Hi all A friend of mine (Defendant) who has severe psychiatric and health problems recently had to attend court regarding a civil case. The Psychiatrist dealing with him was made aware that he was becoming severely distressed by the imminent court case and wrote a letter to the court requesting that the case be adjourned. My friend could not afford to be represented by a solicitor, but went along to court with a friend, not legally qualified, to offer him help and support. Unfortunately, whilst the Doctors letter was received by the court, and placed on the files, it was not read by the judge before the start of the trial. The claimants had employed the services of a barrister, so it was not much of a competition. About 15 minutes into the trial the friend realised that it was apparent the judge had not read the letter, and brought it to the judges attention. The letter was found and read, along with two other letters that the friend produced confirming his friends state of mind. It was decided that the trial should continue, with suitable breaks if necessary. Needless to say the Defendant and his friend were totally out of their depth, and lost the case, even though there was a suspicion that something was not quite right with case, else why the need for a barrister? There is now a real concern for my friends well being as this has completely finished him off and he stands to loose all he has including his home. I wonder if there is any point in appealing the case, or whether there is any advice I can give him. The tragedy is he is dying and probably doesn't have that long to live. He cannot afford to employ a solicitor, and I suspect that appealing would just add hugely to his already huge costs. Your thoughts would be appreciated. AF
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