If four separate invoices for work are issued to a client for four completely different junconnected jobs and the client has a dispute with only one, if four separate proceedings are issued can the client ask for them all to be consolidated even though nothing to do with their disputed claim? Or can the firm issuing the invoices ask that the ones not in dispute and there is no defence are paid immediately?
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The other three are not disputed
Then yes.You can make an application either for summary judgment on the 3 non disputes ones, if they have no case to dispute, or you can apply to consolidate the claims.This needs to be on form n244 which you can download online.If you are the defendant then the firm issuing the invoices can ask for payment on the non disputed ones as there is no issue there.It is only the one that is disputed that can not be paid and subject to litigation.Non disputed invoices should be paid. Please remember to click *** SMILEY FACE *** or above so that I am credited for my time. Thank you. Important: If you feel the need to rate as one of the lower two scores, it counts as negative feedback so please reply to me via the REPLY with any further questions you may have. I will be happy to assist you further.
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