LIVERPOOL FC midfielder Dirk Kuyt is taking his own lawyers to court after being sued for allegedly refusing to pay contractors more than £50,000.

The World Cup finalist was served with a writ by property manager Knight Frank, after it oversaw an overhaul and extension of his south Liverpool home.

The firm managed the £400,000 contract and expected to be paid 11% of that sum for its fees.

But Kuyt is accused of not paying.

Knight Frank’s solicitors lodged papers at the High Court in March, saying the company planned to sue the 30-year-old Dutch international.

Five months later, Kuyt also issued a writ to law firm Withers, who represented him during his dealings with the property company.

It said if for any reason Knight Frank won its case against Kuyt, which he is staunchly defending, Withers should pay him damages or cover his losses.

A hearing about the case was due to take place at the Royal Courts of Justice today.

Kuyt’s lawyer, Steve Morris, said: “Confidential negotiations are progressing.

“It is an ongoing piece of litigation that is currently still going through the courts.” The saga dates back to August, 2008, when Kuyt asked Knight Frank to oversee the work being done on his Woolton home.