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What to Do If the Defendant Doesn’t Pay

Learn your legal options if the defendant refuses to pay after a small claims judgment.

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Written by CaseCraft.AI Marketing Team
Updated over a month ago

If the defendant doesn’t pay within 14 days, you can:

✔️ Apply for enforcement – Use bailiffs, charging orders, or garnishments.

✔️ Request a County Court Judgment (CCJ) – This affects the debtor’s credit rating for 6 years.

✔️ Seek mediation – In some cases, alternative resolution methods may work.

The court can order wage deductions, asset seizure, or bank account freezing.

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