SampleInvoice Recovery Pack

Unpaid Invoice Recovery — Sample Report

Apex Electrical Services Ltd

18 Commerce Park, Sheffield, S9 2GH

Claim against: Meridian Construction Group Ltd

Total Claim

£7,494.25

incl. interest

Invoice No.

INV-2024-0847

Invoice Date

15 October 2024

Due Date

14 November 2024

Debtor Type

Business

Debt Recovery Breakdown

£7,494.25

Total claimable amount under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998

Original invoice amount£8,750.00

Part payment received-£1,500.00

Outstanding principal£7,250.00

Statutory interest (8% p.a. — 110 days)£174.25

Fixed compensation (debt £1k–£9,999)£70.00

Estimated court fee£455.00

Total Claim£7,494.25

Invoice Details

Invoice NumberINV-2024-0847

Invoice Amount£8,750.00

Payment Terms30 days

Due Date14 November 2024

Part Payment£1,500.00

Outstanding Balance£7,250.00

Work Completed

Goods / Services

Full electrical installation and first-fix wiring for a commercial office refurbishment

Completion Date

12 October 2024

Written ContractBusiness DebtorNot Disputed

Payment Reminder History

20 Nov 2024EmailNo Response

5 Dec 2024Phone CallPromised payment — not received

19 Dec 2024Recorded Delivery LetterSigned for — Ignored

Final demand letter sent — 19 December 2024

Legal Basis for This Claim

Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998

Entitles the claimant to statutory interest at 8% per annum above the Bank of England base rate, plus fixed compensation for debt recovery costs, when a business debtor fails to pay on time.

County Courts Act 1984 (s.69)

Allows the court to award interest on judgment debts from the date of issue until payment in full.

Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims

Requires the claimant to send a formal Letter Before Action giving the debtor a reasonable opportunity to pay before court proceedings are issued.

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Recovery Strategy & Next Steps

Send Letter Before Action — Today

Dispatch the enclosed Letter Before Action by Royal Mail Signed For delivery. Under the Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims, the debtor must be given a minimum of 14 days to pay before court proceedings can be issued. Keep your proof of posting.

File County Court Claim — After 14 Days

If the debtor fails to pay within 14 days, issue a County Court claim online via gov.uk/make-court-claim-for-money. Your claim value of £7,494.25 falls in the Fast Track. Estimated hearing fee: £455.

Apply for County Court Judgment (CCJ)

If the debtor does not respond or defend the claim within 14 days of service, apply for default judgment. A CCJ gives you immediate enforcement options including bailiffs and charging orders.

Enforcement Options After Judgment

Options include: High Court Enforcement (fastest for debts over £600), Attachment of Earnings Order, Charging Order over property, or Third Party Debt Order against debtor's bank account.

Claim Assessment: Strong — Undisputed Debt

This claim benefits from a written contract, signed purchase order, documented non-payment, and a clear audit trail of reminders. Success probability at County Court is rated as high.

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Evidence Uploaded

Evidence 1

INV-2024-0847.pdf

Original invoice INV-2024-0847 for £8,750.00

Evidence 2

Contract_Meridian_Sep2024.pdf

Signed contract and purchase order PO-2024-1122

Evidence 3

Email_Reminder_Nov2024.pdf

Email reminder sent 20 November 2024 — no response received

Evidence 4

Completion_Certificate.pdf

Electrical installation completion certificate and test report

Documents Included in This Pack

All 7 documents are generated automatically from your claim data

Invoice Claim Summary

Complete overview of your unpaid invoice claim

Letter Before Action

Formal 14-day payment demand letter to the debtor

Debt Breakdown

Detailed breakdown including statutory interest and compensation

Evidence Index / Evidence Bundle

Compiled index of all invoices, contracts and communications

Draft N1 Particulars of Claim

Court-ready particulars to copy onto the official N1 form

Next Steps Guide

Step-by-step instructions including Royal Mail Signed For requirements

Court Fee Guide

Complete guide to court fees and Help With Fees scheme