On 22-Aug-2003 abower@thebowery.co.uk wrote:
On Fri, Aug 22, 2003 at 05:22:38PM +0100, raph@panache.demon.co.uk wrote:
For the relatively small amount involved this would go to the small claims court, where there are no barristers and no court costs.
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[snip] On the upside you can use an online service here to fill in the forms electronically http://www.courtservice.gov.uk/mcol/index.htm but istr it is windows only.
It seems to work for me on Linux/nutscrape but everything is terribly slow at the moment.
More seriously, if you have trouble collecting on a court awawrd you should not use the bailiffs; ask for a 'garnashee order'. This effectively blocks the debtor's bank accounts. He cannot receive or pay any money until your claim is settled. It can be great fun when used against a major utility or a public company - your money will arrive at supersonic speed.