Hello everyone .
I' ve been summoned to the Small Claims Court in three weeks time and I was hoping to get the feel of what to expect.
Few questions:
1. If I lose the case would it be likely that I would have to pay the lady who is suing me her costs on top of the €1950 she is claiming off me and how much could that realistically come to?
2. Should I bring a solicitor with me ?
3. Is the court held in public ?
4. Is the complaint held in the main court room ?
5. How long does it take ?
6. Win or lose the case can I be sued a second or third time by the same lady (the contract was for building of a conservatory -she is claiming that there are scratches on the windows and that some of the window boards are of inferior quality-could she hit me again next month with something ridiculous like saying the tiles on the roof are discolouring ?
A lot of people have been advising me to pay her the €1950 because the judge will always rule against a builder and put it down to experience to save the court hassle but I can stand behind my work 100 per cent. Unfortunately the judge can only take my word for that. I have previously offered her €500 as a gesture of goodwill to shake her off but no move -she is holding tough for the full court scenario.
7. One other question: are the media allowed report on the case-obviously I can do without the adverse publicity?
Finally, I can assure any AAMers who have had bad experiences with builders that I am not one of that type and that I am only getting whats coming to .
Thanks for your replies in advance.
I' ve been summoned to the Small Claims Court in three weeks time and I was hoping to get the feel of what to expect.
Few questions:
1. If I lose the case would it be likely that I would have to pay the lady who is suing me her costs on top of the €1950 she is claiming off me and how much could that realistically come to?
2. Should I bring a solicitor with me ?
3. Is the court held in public ?
4. Is the complaint held in the main court room ?
5. How long does it take ?
6. Win or lose the case can I be sued a second or third time by the same lady (the contract was for building of a conservatory -she is claiming that there are scratches on the windows and that some of the window boards are of inferior quality-could she hit me again next month with something ridiculous like saying the tiles on the roof are discolouring ?
A lot of people have been advising me to pay her the €1950 because the judge will always rule against a builder and put it down to experience to save the court hassle but I can stand behind my work 100 per cent. Unfortunately the judge can only take my word for that. I have previously offered her €500 as a gesture of goodwill to shake her off but no move -she is holding tough for the full court scenario.
7. One other question: are the media allowed report on the case-obviously I can do without the adverse publicity?
Finally, I can assure any AAMers who have had bad experiences with builders that I am not one of that type and that I am only getting whats coming to .
Thanks for your replies in advance.