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Unsubstantiated demands from solicitors

  • 31-01-2011 11:40am
    #1
    DualFrontDiscs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 932 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    What recourse would a person have if they received repeated unsubstantiated demands from a solicitor over an extended period of time (18 months)?

    For example, a solicitor representing a Receiver, quoting a financial sum, but not substantiating it.

    Who would be the relevant ombudsman/ regulator be for the solicitor and Receiver?

    Regards,

    DFD.


Comments

  • #2
    Tom Young
    Legal Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 4,338 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tom Young


    Hi we don't give legal advice here merely discuss legal topics.

    Demands for payment or discharge of fees are usually the precursor to the issue of formal legal proceedings where any debt or amount due will be substantiated.

    A request for substantiation should out of mere courtesy be dealt with properly. However, where the demand related to something that you may have contracted, guaranteed or otherwise executed by deed with the firm or person it will follow that substantiation will more than likely result in a judgment or litigation.

    If you are in a position where you know the status of a debt and request substantiation to delay or because you feel no debt is due, then it may be the case that you are in a strong position.

    Just be aware that letters of demand are serious.

    Tom


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