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They owe me money

6 replies

sndye · 23/01/2024 11:39

I booked a holiday in my niece's caravan and paid a reduced rate as family. Later she decided to sell the van and it was bought by someone she didn't know. All the booking were agreed to be honoured. confirming the booking with them they said it was going to be more money, no problem as I booked it family rate. At this point my sister who we were visiting moved, so I booked a hotel and gave the van to my daughter hubby and family and was looking forward to a family holiday. However I became anxious when they would not give me the codes. The children were so exiting to be going on holiday. However two days before she said sorry can't have it as there is a gas leak then proceeded to block me. I went to the small claims, won and she just ignored the ruling. Went to the next stage and won again, ignored the judgment again. Now we are at court again by video next month to freeze her bank account but she has been informed she must appear and I have been informed as part of the proceeds that she has emptied her bank account. So even if I win again she will not pay. Solicitor will not take the case as it isn't enough money. So I will have to pay the bailiffs next time. Has anyone been in this position? I had to stand and watch my grandchildren as mum told them they could not go so I won't be dropping the case.

OP posts:
twnety · 23/01/2024 11:47

How much money

  1. Did you pay niece
  2. extra to new person
  3. court costs/fees etc and how much time have you spent on this
MikeRafone · 23/01/2024 12:43

ive been in the situation of getting to the point of bailiff - but they didn't have any money and closed the ltd business - so no point in taking it further and paying the £70 to retrieve the money.

£70 for bailiff is paid back though if they retrieve the money for you - so if you think they have the money or goods to that affect - then go ahead with the next steps

the courts have found in your favour

Myn · 23/01/2024 19:58

You sued your neice?
Wow!

Tinaforshort · 23/01/2024 20:00

Myn · 23/01/2024 19:58

You sued your neice?
Wow!

I think it was the new owners, not her niece.

Sorry I don’t have anything useful to add.

Ihatethenewlook · 23/01/2024 20:02

Myn · 23/01/2024 19:58

You sued your neice?
Wow!

No. Try reading it properly

Lavendersquare · 23/01/2024 20:07

If the new owner is employed you can ask the court to make an attachment of earnings order. An amount will bed deducted every month and paid to you until the debt and costs are cleared. If they attend the hearing ask directly where they work, the name of their employer etc. then ask the court to make the order. It might take time to get it all back but you will get it eventually.

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