Taking the big step into small claims
Article Abstract:
At some stage in their business life, electrical contractors in the UK may have to resort to the small claims court to recover debts that clients have refused to pay. The type of court to use depends on the amount of the claim. For sums up to 1,000 pounds sterling the Small Claims procedure should be used. Claims of 1,000 pounds sterling to 50,000 pounds sterling should be pursued through the County Court, while other claims should go through the High Court. The procedure to be followed for pursuing a claim through the Small Claims Court is presented.
Publication Name: Electrical Contractor
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0308-7174
Year: 1995
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Time to act
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The UK Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 insists inclusion of provisions, such as payment and adjudication for legally binding construction contracts to conform with the government approved Scheme for Construction Contracts. The scope of the Act includes definition of a construction contract and construction operation. Adjudication procedures have been established to ensure swift but fair resolution to contractual disputes.
Publication Name: Electrical Contractor
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0308-7174
Year: 1998
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The Second Amendment
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The Wiring Regulations has been revised and, from 1 January 1998, are known as the Second Amendment. Section 551 is new and covers 'Generating sets'. Most changes to the regulations are minor, however, Section 528 has been re-written to include changes to category 1,2 and 3 circuits, in keeping with HD384. The main completion and inspection certificate has been changed and the minor works certificate is also covered by the regulations.
Publication Name: Electrical Contractor
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0308-7174
Year: 1998
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