i've issued a claim against my employment agency for non payment

[anney63]

I have commenced a county court action against an employment agency for non payment. They have filed a counter claim. I have now received an Allocation Questionaire which is quite straight forward. It also states on the paperwork that if I wish to defend th Counterclaim I need to file a statement of Truth. I only received this on 24th and it should be in by today but I have phoned the court who are being a little lenient due to post issues. Is the statement of truth my response to his Counter claim ?? Would really appreciate any help

[reallymadwoman]

So far as I know, your statement of truth should be something like a defence of the counterclaim.

 

Start with

1. Unless stated to the contrary, the counterclaim is denied and the defendant is put to strict proof.

 

After that go through each point of the counterclaim and either say why you dispute it or that it is accepted. It's difficult to give an example without seeing the actual wording of the counterclaim, but something like

 

2. It is accepted that on xx/xx/xx the claimant was contracted to work at XXXX, however it is denied that the claimant's work was not of an acceptable standard and the defendant is put to strict proof.

 

At the bottom of the document you need to include this statement, and sign it.

 

I believe that the facts stated in this statement of truth are true.

Signed ………………………………. Date ………………………..

[anney63]

Hello

I am hopping someone can help. I did a days work driving for an agency and did not get paid. I phoned and Finally sent a Letter before action and took them to court. They sent a counter claim saying they hadn't been paid due to my Tacograph not being in. The tacograph does not go in for 28days. So that's fine they sent a counter claim in for loss of profit saying they hadn't been paid by the client. Date set 23Rd April. Fine all ready to go. Today I received a copy of a letter sent by them to the court just 2 lines. Saying as we have had no communication from Mr David .... we ask that the court strike out the counterclaim. I responded to their counterclaim through the court. Should I have sent it direct to them??? I assumed the court would send them a copy. I am correct or should I send them a copy???

[GamekeeperToPoacher]

bump

[anney63]

I already have a court date !!

[diamondgirl]

Sorry I can't help on this one just bumping to keep you on 1st page.

DG

[anney63]

Well this was won thanks for help a cheque received just before final court hearing.

[diamondgirl]

It's always nice to know someone can win. Well Done.

 

DG:)