The cost will depend on the size and type of the debt and the costs will include a court fee in addition to our fees. For bulk referrals we are able to offer competitive fee structures to suit the needs of the inidividual client.
It is difficult to advise on how long your claim may take as this will vary depending on the type of case. Relatively simple cases that are not Defended may take over 3 months to conclude. We will advise you on costs and timescale on each individual matter.
Generally, in Small Claims matters (less then £5,000.00) you are not entitled to recover anything other than fixed Solicitors costs (between £50-£100) and your Court fee and only if you are successful.
If you lose your case you will be required to pay our costs and in some circumstances, if the Court finds that you have acted unreasonably, you may be ordered to pay your opponent's costs also.
You can claim interest on most claims but this depends also on some of the factual circumstances of each individual case and Court Rules. We will advise you on each individual matter accordingly.
Usually in small claims matters for Debt Collection you are not able to claim damages. However if your case does involve any element of loss it is possible to make a claim for damages in addition to the debt depending on the circumstances.
Crosse + Crosse Solicitors, 14 Southernhay West, Exeter, EX1 1PL Tel: +44 (0)1392 258451 - Fax: +44 (0)1392 278938 - DX: 8313 EXETER - Email: mail@crosse.co.uk