Vet chasing bill from 2008

[GASS]

Hi

 

 

I had to have my animal treated back in 2008 - 2009 for mites (it was a horse) shortly after that my husband and I suffered serious financial difficulties and ended up on an IVA. I never had a bill from the vets, but I did advise them of our situation.

 

 

I have just had an email from them saying the bill is outstanding and they want paying for it. they said they had not been able to contact us, but we have not moved and not changed any telephone numbers - bearing in mind this is now 8 to 9 years ago, where do I stand?

[BankFodder]

Legally it's not enforceable – but morally of course if the work was done and the money was not paid then it seems reasonable to pay particularly as the vet is probably a small business

[GASS]

I see, they are not a small vet at all, but a hugh equine hospital and the amount of £127 is a drop in the ocean really - seeing as they have done without it for 8 / 9 years. I think I will go back and argue this. especially as they have made no effort to contact. can you point me in the direction of wording please?

 

 

thanks in advance

[renegadeimp]

Just tell them its statute barred and not to harass you any more. It's up to you if you want to pay it of course, but theres no way they can legally make you pay it now. The letters are usually templates or drafted by receptionists that go over the books every few months or so. THey see an outstanding amount and send off a letter. Rarely do they actually check the details.