judgement

[auntsallyann]

an ex boyfried is saying that he is going to take me to court to get me to pay towards his credit card/loans-entirley in his name ran up by himself and no benefit to myself, he says that i promised him some money when i sold my house, he has already been told that he has no beneficial interest in my property. what would be his chances of getting a judgment towards me. thanks

[Ethel]

Was he living in your house?

[auntsallyann]

hi ethel yes he was, and he has already tried to claim a beneficial interest through the land registry which was rejected.

[Ethel]

Not a hope. Tell him to bring it on

[auntsallyann]

thanks ethel, my only concern was if he applied to the courts i on't want to start racking up another solicitors bill in defending myself

[Ethel]

It will be small claims procedure - you can defend yourself

[auntsallyann]

thanks ethel - brilliant!! :)

[Barmaid]

pmsl - my best friend's ex tried this and served proceedings for �4,900 (just under the small claims track limit), so I promptly served a counterclaim for �17k. Funny how he cleared off after that.

In any event, I can't see that your ex has any claim on you. Other than perhaps a claim for promissory estoppel (ie he acted with detriment to himself on receipt of a promise from you). Bl00dy hard to prove. Personally I would do what Ethel says and tell him "go on big boy, make my day".

[jaycee401]

thanks folks, thats brill barmaid cos i paid a few of his debts off for him when we lived together which my solicitor brought up at the hearing and he agreed with!!! so acounterclaim sounds just the ticket!