To cut a long story short. A very large agency deducted £250 from my invoice. So after giving up discussing it and sending letters, I went on Money Claim Online. Cost me £25 to file a claim. The agency ignored the forms and so I got judgement by default. I just checked my bank and there is a nice deposit of £275. I would have gone further, it was the principle of the thing. Next step would have been filing for a Third Part Debt which would have frozen their bank account. That might have upset all their contractors who wouldn't have got paid.
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Originally posted by mrcellophane View PostTo cut a long story short. A very large agency deducted £250 from my invoice. So after giving up discussing it and sending letters, I went on Money Claim Online. Cost me £25 to file a claim. The agency ignored the forms and so I got judgement by default. I just checked my bank and there is a nice deposit of £275. I would have gone further, it was the principle of the thing. Next step would have been filing for a Third Part Debt which would have frozen their bank account. That might have upset all their contractors who wouldn't have got paid.
How long did it take from submitting a form and your £25?Last edited by northernladuk; 7 December 2012, 22:47.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!! -
Originally posted by mrcellophane View PostA very large agency deducted £250 from my invoice.Contracting: more of the money, less of the sh1tComment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostWhy would you have gone further seems the matter was settled?
How long did it take from submitting a form and your £25?
Fair play to OP, I'm a 'principle' sort of person myself so I applaud this type of thing even for such a relatively small amount.Comment
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