Baliffs at door re court fine I didnt know about or go to court for

[AnthonyC]

I have various threatening letters from Marstons bailiffs saying they are going to foce entry and take my stuff for an old old court fine that seems to have been chasing me around for years.

 

I never knew about this court date and obviously never attended, and would really like it to be taken back to court as I think you can do.

 

Is this possible?

 

problem is I have spoken to the court in question so with the age of it and the fact I have been in contact will that mean I have no options?

 

Alos, how likely is it that they will actually force entry? the fine now stands at £850

 

Many thanks for any help given!

[SWLABR9]

What is the age of it and what's it for?

[AnthonyC]

Its about 2 years old, not 100% on the date until I can talk to the courts, and its for not paying a train fare.

[ploddertom]

Do you have any recollection of the event?

[AnthonyC]

Yes, I remember getting stopped without a ticket, but have moved houses a few times since then and the court summons must have gone to an old address and I never received it.

[ploddertom]

Seeing as you have moved is perfect. Ring the Court, ask to speak to the Enforcement Officer or Court Manager, explain you have been visited by a Bailiff from Marstons and tell them since the offence was committed you moved house even before notification of any hearing & ask you be allowed to make a Statutory Declaration to that effect. Once done the case may be reheard and the Bailiff will be history. By rights he should have notified the Court you had moved but hoped you were going to cough up instead.