You might have come across a particular type of individual since the property/economy crash in 2007/2008. He, for it was normally a man, was up to his eyeballs in debt and was a type of amateur lawyer who had decided that easy, technical defences could be put forward if and when the crap hit … Read more
Do you need to pursue a debt in the District Court? Are you being pursued for a debt? Confused about what’s involved in obtaining a judgment where the debtor just ignores the Claim Notice and does not enter an Appearance or Defence? Let’s take a look at what happens then. If a respondent who has … Read more
The District Court now has a jurisdictional limit of €15,000. So, if you need to pursue a debt or a claim for damages for breach of contract, negligence, or on any ground for less than €15,000 you will commence proceedings in the District Court. To do this, you file, for issue and service, a claim … Read more
Are you owed money by a debtor? And you’re not quite sure whether to just forget about it and write it off, or pursue it? Before making your decision there are 3 critically important factors to consider. Who owes you the money? This might seem like a blindingly obvious fact that you don’t need to … Read more
Bar room lawyers. Have you come across any recently? I have, as they have sprung up in abundance in the last few years as people looked for simple, effective solutions to the problem of not being able to repay loans. The ‘high stool solicitors’ that I have heard put forward the argument that because there … Read more