Unpaid Goods & Services:
How Court Agents Can Help You Get Results That Are Legally Enforceable
Unpaid goods and services can cause considerable stress for individuals and businesses alike. Whether you’re a business owner struggling to collect on past-due invoices or an employee who hasn’t received their wages, these situations can be financially devastating. Fortunately, court agents can help you pursue legal action to recover what you’re owed in Alberta.
At U-SUE, we specialize in initiating civil claims for unpaid goods and services. “Unpaid invoices, NSF cheques, delinquent accounts, unpaid wages, and defaulted loans are some of the matters we can initiate a civil claim for. We are more effective than a collection agency and get you results that are legally enforceable.” In this article, we’ll explore how our court agents can assist you in pursuing a civil claim, and answer some of the most common questions about the process.
Table of Contents
- Understanding Civil Claims for Unpaid Goods and Services
- The Benefits of Working with Court Agents
- How Court Agents Can Help with Unpaid Invoices
- Pursuing NSF Cheques with the Help of Court Agents
- Recovering from Delinquent Accounts
- Assisting with Unpaid Wages
- Recovering from Defaulted Loans
- FAQs About Court Agents and Unpaid Goods & Services
- Conclusion
Understanding Civil Claims for Unpaid Goods and Services
When someone fails to pay for goods or services they’ve received, the most common legal recourse is to initiate a civil claim. This process involves filing a statement of claim with the court, which outlines the nature of the dispute and the relief being sought.
In Alberta, court agents can assist you with initiating a civil claim and pursuing legal action to recover what you’re owed. They can also help you navigate the legal process and ensure that all necessary steps are taken to secure a legally enforceable judgment.
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If you’re facing a debt or damage claim and need someone to fight for your rights, contact U-SUE today. Our team of experienced agents is ready to assist you in your pursuit of justice.
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The Benefits of Working with Court Agents
Working with a court agent has several benefits, including:
- Expertise in the civil claims process
- Access to legal resources and information
- Representation in court
- Assistance with collecting on any judgment obtained
- By working with a court agent, you can have peace of mind knowing that you’re taking the necessary steps to recover what you’re owed
How Court Agents Can Help with Unpaid Invoices
If you’re a business owner or independent contractor, unpaid invoices can quickly add up and impact your cash flow. When your client or customer fails to pay, you may feel like you have few options. However, court agents can assist you in pursuing legal action to obtain a judgment that is legally enforceable.
A court agent can:
- File a statement of claim with the court
Serve the statement of claim on the debtor - Attend court on your behalf
- Collect on any judgment obtained
- By working with a court agent, you can have peace of mind knowing that you’re taking the necessary legal steps to recover what you’re owed
Pursuing NSF Cheques with the Help of Court Agents
Pursuing NSF cheques can be a challenging and frustrating process. Court agents can help you pursue legal action to recover what you’re owed from NSF cheques in a legally enforceable way. They can file a statement of claim with the court, serve the statement of claim on the debtor, attend court on your behalf, and collect on any judgment obtained. With the assistance of a court agent, you can take the necessary legal steps to protect your financial interests and recover what you’re owed.
Recovering from Delinquent Accounts
Recovering from delinquent accounts can be a complex and time-consuming process. Court agents can assist you in pursuing legal action to recover what you’re owed from delinquent accounts. With the assistance of court agents, individuals and businesses can take the necessary legal steps to pursue a civil claim for unpaid goods and services. This process typically involves filing a statement of claim with the court and serving it on the debtor, attending court on behalf of the client, and collecting on any judgment obtained. By working with court agents, clients can benefit from their legal expertise and resources, including access to information, representation in court, and assistance with enforcing a judgment. This ensures that clients are equipped with the necessary tools to effectively pursue their claim and recover what they’re owed in a legally enforceable manner.
Assisting with Unpaid Wages
If you’re an employee who hasn’t received their wages, you have legal rights that protect you. However, it can be challenging to navigate the legal process on your own.
Court agents can help you pursue a civil claim for unpaid wages in a legally enforceable way. They can file a statement of claim, attend court on your behalf, and present evidence and arguments to support your case.
If you’re successful in obtaining a judgment, a court agent can assist you in collecting on it and recovering the wages you’re owed.
Recovering from Defaulted Loans
If you’ve loaned money to someone who has defaulted on their payments, it can be challenging to recover what you’re owed. However, court agents can help you pursue legal action in a legally enforceable way.
Conclusion
Unpaid goods and services can have a significant impact on your finances and well-being. However, court agents can assist you in pursuing legal action to recover what you’re owed in a legally enforceable way.
Whether you’re a business owner struggling to collect on past-due invoices or an employee who hasn’t received their wages, court agents can help you navigate the civil claims process and take the necessary legal steps to protect your interests. Contact U-SUE to learn more about how our court agents can assist you in pursuing a civil claim for unpaid goods and services in Alberta.
FAQs About Unpaid Goods & Services
A: Unpaid goods and services can include unpaid invoices, bounced cheques (NSF), delinquent accounts, unpaid wages, defaulted loans, and other situations where a party has failed to pay for goods or services received.
A: The process for pursuing legal action for unpaid goods and services involves initiating a civil claim. This process typically involves filing a statement of claim with the court and presenting evidence and arguments to support your case. A court agent can assist you with navigating the legal process and ensuring that all necessary steps are taken to secure a legally enforceable judgment.
A: While it is possible to pursue legal action for unpaid goods and services on your own, it can be challenging and time-consuming to do so. Working with a court agent can provide you with the legal expertise and resources necessary to effectively pursue your claim and recover what you’re owed.
A: Working with a court agent can provide you with several benefits, including access to legal resources and information, representation in court, and assistance with collecting on any judgment obtained. Court agents also have expertise in the civil claims process and can help you navigate the legal process with ease.
A: The timeline for a civil claim for unpaid goods and services can vary depending on the specific circumstances of the case. However, court agents can help you navigate the legal process and ensure that all necessary steps are taken to secure a legally enforceable judgment as quickly and efficiently as possible.
A: If you have unpaid goods or services, it’s essential to take action to protect your financial interests. Contact a court agent to discuss your options for pursuing legal action and recovering what you’re owed in a legally enforceable way.
We can help you with:
Unpaid loans – if there is money owed to you for any reason, U-SUE can help you have your debts paid by filing an action in Small Claims Court. We can force the debtor to deal with their obligation or risk having a judgement entered against them.
Unpaid invoices, NSF Cheques, Delinquent accounts, Unpaid Wages, Defaulted Loans are some of the matters we can initiate a civil claim for. We are more effective than a collection agency and get you results that are legally enforceable.
Breach of contract is a legal cause of action and a type of civil wrong, in which a binding agreement or bargained-for exchange is not honored by one or more of the parties to the contract by non-performance or interference with the other party’s performance.
If it makes sense to file a Builders’ lien we have both regular and expedited services to ensure your interests are protected. Before you file a builders’ lien, there are a few items that you should understand about the process and the costs involved.
Often these cases have inadequate documentation at the beginning of the project. We can help you determine what information is relevant in Small Claims Court and also help determine what damages you can claim.
Landlord and Tenant disputes can be complicated and frustrating. Unpaid rent, breach of contract, and property damages are some common issues that arise throughout the course of a tenancy, U-SUE can help navigate the process.
Have you found yourself the defendant in a Civil Claim? U-SUE represents Defendants – those wrongfully sued – by defending the action in court and counterclaiming if required. We will advise you on the strength of your case, file the dispute note, develop a counter claim and represent you at all court appearances.
Do you need assistance an ongoing matter? Retain U-SUE to attend court with you. We can provide assistance and prepare you for Mediation, Pre-Trial Conference, Simplified Trial or Trial. Our skilled agents can also prepare applications and appear in chambers on your behalf.
Do you have a Judgment? U-SUE can provide Judgment Enforcement services to help you recover the money owed. We have experience in the various methods that can be initiated to accomplish this goal.
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- Tell us about your matter. If it is after hours or your preference, you can fill out our claim evaluation form. All information is confidential.
- We determine the nature of your claim, the strength of your case and if it makes sense for you to proceed.
If we feel that you have a winnable case, we will ask you to send us your evidence. This can be in the form of written documents such as promissory notes, purchase orders, invoices etc.; communication records such as text messages and emails; or photographs, video or audio recordings and witnesses.
- Once we have a complete understanding of your matter, we will present you with a fair, cost effective fee and provide you with our Court Action Agreement to review and sign.
- When you retain our services, we get right to work. Claims are typically drafted, filed and out for service in about two weeks! Rush services are available.
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U-SUE Inc. is a Small Claims Court Agency serving Calgary, Edmonton and handling matters throughout all of Alberta. We do not bill by the hour, instead we offer fair flat rate fees, making professional representation cost efficient and affordable.
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- 403-264-1366 - Calgary & Area
- 780-809-9399 - Edmonton & Area
- wesue@usue.ca
- Serving all of Alberta