Register a judgement, possible or best course of action?

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Recently got stung by a client for a bill of €10k. No dispute in the work done, just a nasty piece of work taking kindness as weakness.

The reason I mentioned a judgement is because this client is planning on becoming a member of a professional body which they will be prevented from doing so if they have any judgments against them so the thoughts of a potential judgement would most likely prompt them to pay me.

Is it possible to register a judgement for such a small sum?

Hippo

Nancy Sparse Sextant wrote: »

Is it possible to register a judgement for such a small sum?

Yes. Consult a solicitor.

toughapple

You have to have a judgement before you can register one. Have you sued and been given judgement?

Peregrinus

€10k is not a small sum, and people often proceed for considerably lesser amounts.

But, as toughapple points out, you have to get a judgment before you can register it. You need to sue the guy. For the amount involved, you can proceed in the District Court.

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Peregrinus wrote: »

€10k is not a small sum, and people often proceed for considerably lesser amounts.

But, as toughapple points out, you have to get a judgment before you can register it. You need to sue the guy. For the amount involved, you can proceed in the District Court.

Appreciate that 10k is not a small sum however in the grand scheme of things between time, energy levels, suing, registering a judgement and then legal fees it may be more hassle than its worth.

Pat Mustard

Why not get judgment, but instead of registering it, send it to the Sheriff/County Registrar for collection, followed by the instalment/committal procedure, if necessary?