I am taking The Woolwich t/a Barclays to court for over £9000.00. I have a hearing date for the 13th June. The Court papers state that the hearing should last no longer than 5 minutes. The court had originally given The Woolwich untill the end of April to make an offer. This was not forthcoming. I am not prepared to accept anything less than the full amount. Just don't let them grind you down.

The Woolwich are stating that it is in my account terms and conditions that these charges would be applied and therefore they believe that the charges are legitimate. An interesting point is that in 1999 The Woolwich charged £5.00 to bounce cheques and direct debits and that jumped overnight to £27.00.

Looking really great. Very well done. The secret is not to bend and stay firm and don't let them bully or frighten you. My questionaire from the court was returned last week had up untill 30th March but returned it straight away. The Woolwich have filed their defence. My total claim is for £8944.00 plus costs. Now waiting for the next step. Nodoff

Barclays t/a The Woolwich have now entered a defence and I have returned to the court my questionaire. This had to be returned by the 30th March 07. Just waiting for a court hearing date or contact from Woolwich. Nodoff

Court papers were deemed by the court to be served on Barclays T/A The Woolwich, today. Good luck to you all noddoff

HiJust an update.I have sent papers to the court claiming a total of £8944.00 incl interest plus court fees.As the papers have just been handed in to the court it is early days for this part of the action.Will update when I have more info.nodoff

HiThis is my first time.I have written to The Woolwich claiming back charges for the past six years totalling £6652.00.The Woolwich have responded by offering me a without predjudice offer of £1000.00.I have replied to them informing them that this offer was unacceptable.They replied that the offer would not be increased, so I responded with the threat of court action.The Woolwich have invited me to take them to court if I do not want to accept their offer.My claim does not include interest.Can anyone advise me, because my claim is for more than £5000.00 it is too large for the small claims court. How should I tackle this?Any advice would be greatly appreciated.Many thanks Nodoff I note that all my replys from The Woolwich now come from Barclays.So who do I claim my charges back from in court?