Whilst we regard using Court Proceedings to pursue your debtors as the last resort, in some circumstances there is no other way to force payment by a stubborn debtor. That is why EC Credit Control will assist you with Court Proceedings.

If a debt remains uncollected after it has been through our collections process and we deem it worthwhile we will contact you to discuss the option of taking legal action against the debtor. We will walk you through the process so that you have a better understanding of what is involved before deciding on your next step.

Where legal action appears to be in your favour we will, on your instruction:

• Prepare the documents necessary to take action through the District Courts, and
• Arrange for the filing of the documents at the relevant Court, and
• Arrange for the service of the documents on the debtor, and
• If the action remains undefended we will apply for judgment by default on your behalf.

Often being served with Court documents prompts a debtor to pay the debt, and the action may not need go further.

Our fees are based on the District Court scale of costs which means that if judgment is awarded in your favour and enforcement is successful all of your relevant legal costs will be reimbursed by the debtor.

Where it appears that High Court action is required, or special legal procedures are involved we may refer you directly to our solicitors.

For further information contact our Litigation Manager, Tara Huckle (tara.huckle@eccreditcontrol.com)