I had an offer from DG of £776 for my claim which I refused and stated that with my costs, my claim now totalled over £1K as I had petrol, admin costs and court attendance costs (I was at the Mercantile Court, Leeds on 28 June [8 hours] and got a 28 day stay).
They've come back to me stating:
"As you should be aware, costs are not recoverable in the Small Claims Track. The Civil Procedural Rules part 45 allow for fixed costs of issuing, which in this instance, amount to £80. For the avoidance of doubt, your claim for costs is noted and denied. The CPR sets out strict guidelines in relation to costs in the small claims track which we feel that both parties should strictly adhere to. If you do not concur, we look forward to receiving the legal authority in relation to this portion of your claim.
A reasonable offer in a without prejucide basis has been made based upon your claim potential and we consider that our client's offer has been unreasonably rejected. In the event that your claim was to proceed to a hearing, we seek to reserve the right on the part of our client to refer to our previous offer of settlement when the question of costs arises. Our intention in this respect is to bring the court's attention to the fact that a reasonable offer has been made and rejected by you and to make submissions to the Judge on this aspect.
Our client therefore remains willing, for the reasons set out in our letter dated 29 June to meet your principal claim, less the statute barred claim, on a without prejudice basis."
I don't know if they're bull*****ing me or not. :? Does anybody know if it's worth continuing or I'd be better cutting my losses and running?
Thanks in anticipation
Angie