What happens after being to court?

[Purple78]

I have been to my local sheriff court and was given 2 weeks to pay. I have paid the amount during this time period and the claimants solicitor has phoned and have now sent a letter suggesting I need to pay a further amount for legal expenses. At the hearing their representative said that as I had appeared at the court that they would not pursue any expenses. Where do I stand? Can they do this?

[paulajayne]

Re: What happens after being to court?

What amount were you told by the court to pay? Have you paid that amount?

[Purple78]

Re: What happens after being to court?

What amount were you told by the court to pay? Have you paid that amount?

I have paid the amount that was on the original claim and I have paid that amount within the time frame that was given in the court. The amount was just over £300.
Thanks

[warwick65]

Re: What happens after being to court?

I have paid the amount that was on the original claim and I have paid that amount within the time frame that was given in the court. The amount was just over £300.
Thanks

I assume you are in Scotland but have you received the written notification from the court? That will tell you about what you need to pay.

I know in England costs in a small claims court are only awarded if the other side has acted poorly - in my case they persuade a hopeless case and got hit for costs ( sad that wasn't it)

You say they wrote 'suggesting' and not demanding - if it was a suggestion, I know I would want to suggest something to them but saying I refer you to Arkell v. Pressdram is not really very professional

[Purple78]

Re: What happens after being to court?

I assume you are in Scotland but have you received the written notification from the court? That will tell you about what you need to pay.

I know in England costs in a small claims court are only awarded if the other side has acted poorly - in my case they persuade a hopeless case and got hit for costs ( sad that wasn't it)

You say they wrote 'suggesting' and not demanding - if it was a suggestion, I know I would want to suggest something to them but saying I refer you to Arkell v. Pressdram is not really very professional

Thanks for your reply.
Yes I am in Scotland, the letter I have received is from the claimants solicitor stating that my case has been granted a four week continuation and has a new calling date and this is to allow time to negotiate the payment of legal expenses on my account. It mentions I am now liable for these sums under Section D6 on the Simple Procedure Claim Form.

At the hearing I attended earlier this month, their representative stated they would not be looking to recoup expenses as I had appeared and was willing to pay the amount within 2 weeks.

[warwick65]

Re: What happens after being to court?

I am sorry but I do not understand Scottish law. Maybe [MENTION=6]Amethyst[/MENTION] knows someone who does.

[Purple78]

Re: What happens after being to court?

Thanks warwick65