Most people are familiar with the idea of being taken to court by their creditors if they fail to make payments on time, but you may not realise that your energy supplier could also take you to court if you don't pay your bill. nnIn fact, failure to pay your gas or electricity bill is a civil matter, not a criminal one, so you won't be facing jail time if you're taken to court. However, that doesn't mean the consequences won't be serious. If you're taken to court by your energy supplier and lose, you'll be responsible for paying the full amount of your outstanding bill, plus interest and any legal fees. In addition, a judgment will be recorded on your credit file, which could make it difficult to obtain credit in the future. As a result, it's important to make sure you always pay your energy bills on time. If you're having trouble making ends meet, contact your supplier to discuss payment options before it's too late.