A guide to starting an action for debt recovery, progressing it to judgment and, finally, enforcing payment. Written with the non-specialist in mind, it explains in jargon-free language how to use the courts to recover debts with greater efficiency.
Contents:
The County Court system; the decision to sue; starting an action in the County Court; service of the summons - the debtor's options; disputes, defences and counterclaims; hearings; evidence; summary judgment; settlement and arrangements; enforcing judgment; settlements and arrangements; enforcing judgment; other enforcement processes; court rules and orders; the Insolvency Act 1986; the in-house court department; working with solicitors; money matters; County Court directory; court fees; flow chart of a court action.