Hi Ollie Just wondered if you'd been paid yet. I sent a letter requesting that my stay be lifted (case due 10th September) but got a call from the Clerk of the court this morning implying that the judge for these cases was ordering stays and that all court costs would fall to me. Basically they were suggesting that I sit tight until after the Test case hearing in Jan/Feb next year. So that's what I think I'll do, I can't afford to shell out any more costs at the moment!!!

I got a call from the Clerk of the court today on the judge's instructions following my letter asking for the stay on my case to be lifted. she said that the judge had informed her that I would be liable for all costs for an application for a stay to be lifted should it not be granted. She said that all cases of this kind were being stayed until after the Test case. She did also however say that the Test Case starting in Jan/Feb should last around 6 weeks. Also that if lost the banks were likely to appeal. However, as there are hundreds of thousands of cases pending, the appeal would be fast-tracked for around June and a ruling should be made by September of next year at the latest. She said that the Judge was very keen that everyone knew that it would not take up to 2 years as has been bandied around, but should be less than a year. Anyway, on that advice I have asked them to ignore my letter for the stay to be lifted and they will keep all my details on file.

I got a call from the Clerk of the court today on the judge's instructions following my letter asking for the stay on my case to be lifted. she said that the judge had informed her that I would be liable for all costs for an application for a stay to be lifted should it not be granted. She said that all cases of this kind were being stayed until after the Test case. She did also however say that the Test Case starting in Jan/Feb should last around 6 weeks. Also that if lost the banks were likely to appeal. However, as there are hundreds of thousands of cases pending, the appeal would be fast-tracked for around June and a ruling should be made by September of next year at the latest. She said that the Judge was very keen that everyone knew that it would not take up to 2 years as has been bandied around, but should be less than a year. Anyway, on that advice I have asked them to ignore my letter for the stay to be lifted and they will keep all my details on file.

My arguement for my husband's business account was that the test case would not affect the outcome as it did not include business accounts. 2 weeks later we got an offer from the solicitors of full settlement of over £2,000. The paragraph from my letter was "Although I am aware that a test case is to take place in the high court, I believe that this will not affect my case as it does not apply to business claims". Worth a go, it worked for me. Let us know how you get on.

Hi, just jumping in as I recently sent a request for judgement for my case as the bank had not put in their response to my schedule as instructed by the court - my case was due to be heard on 10th September. As a result I got a letter from the court saying that they had ordered a stay and vacated my hearing. I can't help wondering if I had not requested a judgement whether I may have just turned up at court and won. I have sent a request for the stay to be lifted but don't have much hope. Can anyone tell me whether they have had their stay lifted and also should I ring the court following the request for the stay to be lifted or will they contact me. Lastly, I didn't send any money with my request, should I have done? Very grateful for any replies to this. Thanks.

Hi, just jumping in as I recently sent a request for judgement for my case as the bank had not put in their response to my schedule as instructed by the court - my case was due to be heard on 10th September. As a result I got a letter from the court saying that they had ordered a stay and vacated my hearing. I can't help wondering if I had not requested a judgement whether I may have just turned up at court and won. I have sent a request for the stay to be lifted but don't have much hope.

Have just been informed by Winchester County Court that my hearing due on 10th September has been stayed. I can however ask for the stay to be lifted. Is this worth doing and how do I go about it? Help please!!!!

Well, I said I really didn't want to go to court as I was scared and it's a case of "be careful what you wish for". I rang the court at lunchtime today and they said that I will receive a notice in the post tomorrow to say that in light of the oft case an application for a stay has been granted to the defendant. The guy I spoke to said that I can apply to have the stay lifted. Has anyone done this and succeeded and if so, what did they write. Otherwise I suppose I can do nothing until after the test case decision. Does anyone know when that will be? On a lighter note, my husband has had a letter from Foote Anstey (solicitors for Lloyds business) settling his claim in full on his business account. Would be grateful for any comments/suggestions/commiserations, etc. I assume they'll do the same for my second claim which has a court date in October - maybe this time I shouldn't apply for a request for judgement and just wait until the court date? Also perhaps I shouldn't have sent a copy of the request to SC&M. So difficult to know - it's a lottery!

Have received a letter from Foote Anstey (solicitors for LloydsTSB for my husband's business account) settling his claim for over £2,000. My husband has signed the acceptance letter so hopefully the money should go into his account in the next few days. It had not gone as far as a court date or having to get a bundle together so very pleased. Just the joint account and court date of 10th September to come so fingers crossed!!

Re: GOT A COURT DATE? Important, please read...... Quote: Originally Posted by pupil Although Lloyds TSB settled and put the money in my account the court case went ahead because they left notifying me until the last minute and when I rang the courts to check that they had received my letter telling them of the settlement they hadn't. A number of items of information came out of this. 1/ There was a representative there from SCand M (not for my case which they presumed was not going ahead but for others). he told me that Lloyds were not going to make any more payments until after the test case. 2/ SC and M were turning up at court to request stays on all cases. By the smile on face as he came out from seeing the judge I guess he was successful on the day. 3/ If they were not granted a stay and the decision went against Lloyds they intended to appeal after the test case. 4/ I asked the judge to consider awarding costs for my time etc as Lloyds had never submitted a bundle and their letter of settlement was dated 23rd July - the date by which their papers should have been submitted therefore they clearly had no intention of defending 5/ The judge was not convinced that Lloyds had acted unreasonably. He mentioned the test case more than once and I suspect that he did not want make any controversial decision while that was pending. 6/ I felt that he was also taking into account the fact that LLoyds had settled. He did check that their payment had included court fees which I felt he would have awarded if necessary. That's very interesting and also rather depressing! Lloyds were due to respond to my schedule to the court by yesterday, 8th August. As they had not I sent a letter to the County Court, copied to SC&M, requesting that their defence be struck out and judgement made in my favour as they had not complied with the order. What I find really annoying is that if they are going to turn up at each court case and request a stay, they could do this by writing to each court regarding each case. My guess is they know that we will be nervous at the thought of going to court, spend a sleepless night the night before going over and over our case and then get there to find they're requesting a stay. Could someone advise as to whether they are definitely not settling any more cases and should I ring my local court and tell them that this is what SC&M are saying and in doing so maybe the judge will strike out and rule in my favour as surely this is an abuse of the judicial system? Grateful for any input as REALLY DON'T WANT TO GO TO COURT - SCARED!

That's very interesting and also rather depressing! Lloyds were due to respond to my schedule to the court by yesterday, 8th August. As they had not I sent a letter to the County Court, copied to SC&M, requesting that their defence be struck out and judgement made in my favour as they had not complied with the order. What I find really annoying is that if they are going to turn up at each court case and request a stay, they could do this by writing to each court regarding each case. My guess is they know that we will be nervous at the thought of going to court, spend a sleepless night the night before going over and over our case and then get there to find they're requesting a stay. Could someone advise as to whether they are definitely not settling any more cases and should I ring my local court and tell them that this is what SC&M are saying and in doing so maybe the judge will strike out and rule in my favour as surely this is an abuse of the judicial system? Grateful for any input as REALLY DON'T WANT TO GO TO COURT - SCARED!

Well, I rang the court at lunchtime and, surprise surprise, no response to my schedule has been sent to the court. I have made a request for judgement which I sent recorded delivery with a copy to SC&M, also recorded delivery. Apparently the district judge will not be there now until Monday so I will ring again then to check that they have received my letter of request and ask their advice as to what the next step will be. Has anyone found that a request for judgement has speeded up their process or is it likely that the judge will simply give Lloyds more time?

Skeggsy Thanks so much for all your support, I feel as though I am nearing the end and trying to feel positive as Lloyds have not applied for a stay on any of my cases so far. I'll keep you updated on my progress! Tina

Thanks again GuidoT, I've copied your request for judgment and am all ready to send it. I spoke to the court this afternoon to check if they had received anything. The guy I spoke to was charming and said that I should ring tomorrow and check whether anything had arrived in the post. If it hasn't then I'll send the letter off in tomorrow's post. Another quick question - when I request for judgment, how do I work out what the additional interest charges are - could you tell me in layman's terms as I'm not very good with figures. Also, your last paragraph regarding "abuse of costs". Do I definitely want to do this and what exactly would these costs be? Thanks so much for your help - again!!!

It's really the request for judgment letter that I want as Lloyds have not settled. Any idea where I may find that?