Taking Someone To Court
1,683 views · Published 22 March 2016 · 4:59 · Indexed 30 October 2026
Channel: Life The Basic Manual · 2016 · Education
In this four minute clip, David provides a succinct overview of the process he went through to obtain payment on an unpaid bill for services he had provided. He describes how the small claims court in the UK works, and shares some tips on how to make sure you are successful in any claim you pursue. He talks about some of the preparatory work you can do in this process - beginning with deciding if the person you are thinking of claiming against is a ‘man of straw’ - after all, you can’t get blood from a stone. He encourages anyone watching who has not been paid for work done to enter the small claims system, which is relatively inexpensive to do, and in which, the judge cannot order the claimant to pay the defendant costs if they lose. He makes the point that if the defendant claims they did not pay your invoice because they were unhappy with your work, they need to have offered you the chance to rectify any potential flaws, and if they haven’t, they don't have the right to not pay their bill. Small claims court - because you’re worth it….
