advice on how a ccj should be obtained

[gazlo]

Hi

I was wondering what the correct procedures are for a creditor to obtain a ccj. I know they should use the CPR and be fair /reasonable etc in that other means of payment should have been taken into account. But what other things should a creditor do before obtaining a ccj. If anyone can pass on useful links etc I would be very grateful ,I have spent ages trawling the net but a lot of it seems irrelevant.

Should they send a copy of the original agreement or just show it to court? Is it right there should be 28 days notice before obtaining a ccj?

I need to know so I can help someone make a complaint against a creditor who it seems has just done what they like and not acted reasonably in any of their behaviour.

thanks

[sequenci]

Hi there, here is a good fact-sheet which outlines the basics, I hope it helps!

 

http://www.bdl.org.uk/images/bdl06_ew_SmallClaims.pdf

[gazlo]

thanks for that. I know the amount is £7000 plus so its 'fast track' but they only got notification of a court hearing on the 17th Sep but the hearing was soon after, within a couple of weeks. Is there not a rule about allowing 28 days?

 

thanks