Legal/procedural tool · Reviewed 18 August 2026
Read the judgment and confirm payment
The public worked example uses one principal throughout and reproduces the order's total separately. Because the order gives no written reasons, it cannot show why the judge rejected the defence.
Principal used in this example£3,326.78
Interest ordered£188.52
Costs ordered£551.00
Total stated in the order£4,066.29
What the record proves
- Judgment was entered for the claimant.
- The order stated interest, costs and a total.
- A specific payment deadline was ordered.
- Payment evidence was supplied on that deadline.
What it does not prove
- The judge adopted every paragraph of the witness statement.
- The signed document was generally invalid or procured by duress.
- A managing agent is always the correct defendant.
- The same wording will defeat the same short defence in another case.
Confirm payment before closing the file
Keep the sealed order, payment request, payment confirmation and cleared receipt together. Check and resolve any shortfall before recording the judgment as paid.