Luminous

iTrader: (3)

As per title, I have some twit who is throwing his weight around, and is backed by a small fortune and a desire to just be a pain in the ***.

If I were to know his name, and all of the companies he currently owns, as well as his previous companies is there a way to see how many times he has sued people, counter claimed against people, or being taken to court by people.

Ideally, I'd also like to be able to see how many times he has filed suits and then settled out of court before "destroying someone".

I have tried to take legal advice, but unfortunately they are talking figures that are well beyond my means

ScoobyWon't

Have you tried the Pistonheads forum dedicated to the law? There are much more knowledgeable people over there.

Luminous

iTrader: (3)

Thanks for the tip, will give that a go

neil-h

Whats the particular legal issue your having?

Luminous

iTrader: (3)

Basically he refused to pay invoices, then when he was taken to court for circa £1k, he counter sued for £20k. He seems to do this to a lot of people to try and force a settlement and to make a case really expensive.

Hence the desire to get some history.

hodgy0_2

sadly this happened to me -- quite a long time ago

sued for non payment (they actually cancelled a cheque), they counter sued, which was such total rubbish and they changed their story all the way etc etc

the case then gets heard in their jurisdiction, which was miles away - and worse in Leeds (say no more)

but they actually got judgement!!!!!!!!


when i recounted the story to a lawyer friend he simply said "very few cases get heard in the court of appeal"

so often not a case of right and wrong - and you naively think right wins, well maybe - but be prepared to take it all the way

Luminous

iTrader: (3)

Yeah, that's pretty much what is happening here. I'm ready to take it all the way, but its going to be a tough technical battle all the way.

Back to the original point, can we find out how often he has been doing this? We know which court, but we want to know how many people he does this to.

cster

Wouldn't it be cheaper/easier/more satisfying to pay someone to break his legs?

cster

Luminous

iTrader: (3)

Lets not go down that route. I do know what you mean, but beating someone in court is so much better as it proves you were right in an entirely legal point of view.

nyscooby

iTrader: (12)

cant you counter sue back to them??

hodgy0_2

Read my post again, the process has very little to do with right or wrong

Unless you have the finances to take it to the house of lords

Maybe then you will get the correct judgment

Otherwise pragmatism should rule, do not let emotion play any part in your decision process

Heed the words of tony spoprano, "it is only business"

robby

Probably been done but have you googled his name, buisnesses, addresses, etc?
Sometimes the results show links to court cases, etc?

Luminous

iTrader: (3)

Yes, that has given me some info. I do know that is only the tip of the iceberg.

nyscooby

iTrader: (12)

Can you not go to the court office and ask for Freedom of Info...