I've read different things - some will let you appeal and others won't. If you've had it in writing from the court that the hearing is stayed then it should say whether you are allowed to appeal. kidneybeaner

Just called the court and mine is still going forward - from what I can determine it's a long drawn out way for them to get a stay..... Oh well:(

Anyone got a hearing at the above on Monday? I have and need support!

Ok, so I've been reading up on the amount of courts that are allowing stays to take place due to the OFT case. My hearing is on Monday and I'm preparing docs to fight a stay if one is levied (Shabbey have requested one in writing). What I want to know is if I am successful what happens then? Does a jusgement take place at the hearing or does it go further than that? Sorry if this sounds a bit dim, just getting a bit lost.... Also does anyone else have a hearing in Hereford County Court on Monday 3rd? kidneybeaner

So my court date is next Monday. I'm very scared!!!!!

Hi Les1, It sounds like your banks have written to you to say they are requesting a stay at the court - if I was you I'd proceed as normal (I am). I have a hearing date and Abbey wrote to say they were asking the court for a stay (in Hereford) but I've checked with the court and thry are taking no notice and I'm still on track. (fingers crossed!). It seems some courts are waiting for the test case and others aren't. I certainly hope mine doesn't.......

Anyhoo I handed in my court bundle and spoke to a dude in Hereford Court Office who said that all these claims were still going through in Hford and that no stays were being approved. He suggested that if you have a court date it would be less likely that a stay would occur, I've now got everything crossed that it doesn't get put on hold - I need the cash!!!!

Thanks both - unfortunately Lula the Shabbey have already filed their defence in full, the gits Oh well, onwards and upwards!

Hey JCP, thanks for your message. I've been on holiday for the last ten days and whilst I was away Abbey sent me a letter saying that due to the test case going through they were asking all county courts for a stay on all claims including mine. As with all things in life I've left it to the last minute and am handing in my court bundle tomorrow (the deadline day....) and will ask the peeps at the court whether the stay has been confirmed. Has your hubbys been put on hold?

Thanks Frankey.

So I've got a hearing date, in the first week of September (Abbey are defending in full, the gits). I have to file my court bundle in the next couple of weeks and am having a bit of a panic trying to get it all in order and to the court before I go on holiday (yes, I am still going on my hols even though I'm broke) Anyone else compiling their court bundle at the moment and want to share some gems? I know that it is pretty straightforwardish - it's just when you're sat in among reams of paper trying to get everything straight in your head it can seem a bit daunting! Hope all are well. kidneybeaner

kidneybeaner vs Abbey Case no.7HR00406 Claim for £4503.28 + £220 court costs, less £430 goodwill cheque from Abbey. Hereford County Court. Hearing date 03.09.07

Thanks for the advice petcat - all done, just handed over my AQ and another £100......... Will take a peek at yout thread tonight. Thanks for the advice and enjoy Cornbury.

I did indeed get wet but had a fabulous time - The Who were amazing! I'm a little confused though because in your last post you said to try to settle but now you're saying to forgo mediation? Anyone else have an opinion on whether to complete the mediation section of the AQ?

So I'm handing in my AQ today - there is also a form attached to it called a mediation scheme reply form which basically is trying to get both parties to dettle before going to court. It says I have to fill it in either way - only thing is if I do chose to mediate it looks like I have to shell out another £100...... Has anybody else gone down this route and what would people say is the best thing to do? kidneybeaner