County Court Action

When do we need to issue Court proceedings?
If our free legal procedures do not secure payment from your debtor, our in house Legal Department are on hand to immediately start the County Court process.

What do you need to do next?
Download the N1 claim form by clicking here. You do not need to complete this form as this will be dealt with through our automated processes. Please then let us have the necessary Court fee (see the County Court fees Section) and your cheque or postal order should be made payable to HMCS (Her Majesty’s Courts Service). Please note that Court fees are not subject to VAT. A receipt will not be issued by Jack Russell as the fee is payable to the Court.

Where do we send the Court form and court fee?
Our Legal Department is based at our Whaley Bridge office. Unless you have already sent the appropriate paper work it is essential that you provide us with either copy invoices or a Statement of Account if your claim is for unpaid goods or services or in the case of a Landlord/Tenancy situation. We will require a copy of the Tenancy Agreement and a breakdown of the rents due. If your claim is for something other than these categories, it may be prudent to telephone us for further advice. Finally and crucially, please make sure that you know your customer, this applies to all undisputed debts, however, if there has been a dispute or an unresolved issue it will be necessary to telephone us to discuss to get the appropriate advice including possible mediation services, and to clarify the appropriate administration fee which will be payable.

How soon before I get a result?
You will need to allow approximately 14 days from date of receipt of your Court fee for Jack Russell to lodge the claim with the appropriate County Court. Most Courts will issue the legal proceedings within a week of receiving but this does vary from Court to Court. Your debtor will then have 14 days from the day of receipt of the sealed Court claim to respond. In many, many cases, this will secure payment of the full amount plus your Court costs.

Contact us for more information about county court action.

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