Hi Jenny how are you? Long time no speak! I've not had anything from new solicitor? Wonder what that's all about?! Really hope our claims get sorted this year as, like everyone else, I could do with the cash and we've been put on hold for far too long! Scoobz xx

Hi Peeps.... I had almost given up hope but there's light at the end of the tunnel at last! Bring it on OFT we've all got our fingers crossed! Scoobz

Hi Peeps I've just emailed all the links on this thread! Lets keep this crusade going guys & gals! Keep up the great work! Scoobz

HI PEEPS PLEASE READ THE LINKED POST, IT STINKS!!! SCOOBZ latest-news-oft-case

BUMP BUMP BUMP I SMELL A RAT!! THIS INFO MUST BE READ BY ALL CAG MEMBERS INVOLVED IN BANK CHARGES!! SCOOBZ

Hi Peeps Well I attended the 'application hearing' today at Leeds Mercantile in front of Judge Kaye and said my bit asking for the stay not to be granted for various reasons. A&L sent a representative but not sure if it was Wraggies? Unfortunately after a lot of deliberation and some kind supporting words from Judge Kaye the stay was granted (not a shock). The Judge stated that once the OFT case is heard in January/February and if, in the first instance, the result is in favour of the Claimaints, then A&L will have to pay up. Judge Kay mentioned J.Barton's case (Jenny) and agreed that a similar pattern of events had ensued and that he was not happy in the way A&L 'abuse' the court system but never the less he still had to impose the stay. Oh well I'm counting the days down now and it won't be long until we are all laughing (I'm sure)... Scoobz

Hi Jan Nice to hear from you... Glad to hear some people are having success with their hardship cases. It's sooooooo quiet on here its spooky. I'll let you know what's said on Monday although I think we all know what the outcome will be. Take Care Scoobz

Hi Jen I'm fine thanks hope you are too? It doesn't say which judge is at hearing on Monday but I don't suppose it will make any difference as they all seem to be granting the stays anway. Its very quiet on here and there's not been much in the press about the banks and the test case, hope its good news for us all in the New Year! Take care Scoobz

Hi Everyone... Well it's finally arrived from Wraggies, the 'APPLICATION FOR STAY' dated 15th November (why has it taken them so long I wonder)?! I was due at Leeds Mercantile on 29th November for my trial but now have to attend on 26th November for the Application Hearing. I'm going to attend but I'm not going to waste my money applying to have the stay lifted as I would be fighting a losing battle. I wonder if Wraggies will attend? Roll on January!! Scoobz

Hi Squarebob Well done in court! I think you made the right decision in not fighting the stay as I get the feeling that unless you are a real hardship case then you've got no chance. People have been paying out loads to apply to have stays lifted without success but at the time I don't think people knew what they were up against which is a shame as the majority of people could not afford the fee. If A&L apply to have my case stayed when I'm in court on 29th Nov then I will be following the same course of action that you have and will hold out until the test case in the new Year, although I will still say my piece in court. Roll on January! Regards Scoobz

Good Luck on Monday, I'll be thinking of you and waiting for your news! Make sure you put a ROCKET up A&L's case. Regards Scoobz

Hi Ja-de I contacted Ed Balls (Normanton) quite some time ago by email and I finally received a letter from him today stating that he has written to Kitty Usher MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, to raise my concerns. He has stated he will get back to me when he receives a response.. Regards Scoobz

Hi Peeps Got my 'Trial' date through for 29th November from Leeds Mercantile with a time estimate of 2 hours. I expect I'll be receiving Wraggies 'request for a stay' through the post very shortly! Keep you posted.... Scoobz

Well done Jen Sounds like a good outcome for you, even though you've got to wait a few more months. Like you said I bet the solicitor will get some stick for saying that they will pay up once OFT sorted! All you need to do now is just count down the days Hope you feel better soon... Scoobz

Hi Jen I've got everything crossed for you - GOOD LUCK AND GIVE THEM SOME GRIEF!! Scoobz