Gestures Of Goodwill: What's The Deal?

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Gestures Of Goodwill: Whats The Deal?

I 've got a court date next month with Barclays and expect at some point

to be offered full settlement as a 'gesture of goodwill'. I made my mind up

a long time ago not to accept settlement on these terms as the claim is

made on the basis of the return of unfair and unlawful charges, and that's

what I want back. Also I refuse to be patronised and demeaned by being

bought off to allow the bank to continue to rifle my account at will.

 

The chances are the judge will deem me a vexacious litigant and award

the bank costs but frankly I don't give a monkies. If there's a 1 percent

chance the court agrees, thats good enough.

 

What is the definitive reason (reasons) for banks to settle in this way and

has anyone actually had a 'refund of their charges'?

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The money just is'nt the issue. Like I say I don't believe a gesture of good will settle's my claim. The charges are unfair and unlawful. I know it, the court knows it and so does the bank. If it ca'nt be recognised as such then I'm not interested. With the greatest of respect I'm not asking anyone to get it. I'ts just the way I see things.

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Fairy nuff

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Actually Bookworm, I thought contributors to this site had the freedom to

express their views and beliefs. I also think that they should be able to do this without sarcastic and belittling remarks from moderators.

 

My thread and post were entirely polite and made in good faith. Your responses were out of order.

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Did I ask for your opinion? No

 

Did I make it clear your opinion was'nt sought? Yes

 

Were you unreasonabley rude and discourteous? No question about it.

 

Will my claim have a negative effect on others? Why should it?

 

And just who was it that offered a ton of money to bail out an action on behalf of this site for no other reason than furthering the cause of other claiments?

 

And just to remind you, again, I have an absolute right to deal with my claim as I see fit. Just use a bit of basic manners and remember that the opinions of others are just as valid as yours.

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I rather doubt you would would have answered similarly as I'm sure your reply would have been free of arrogance and insults.

 

My view is that accepting a conditional settlement would'nt constitute a victory but merely re-establish the status quo. I'd rather go down fighting

and feel at ease with myself that I did.

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Just for the record my original post set out my circumstances and asked the question ''What is the definitive reason (reasons) for banks to settle in this way and has anyone actually had a 'refund of their charges?''

 

Bookworm did'nt answer the question but instead gave his/her opinion on my circustances in a less tham respectfull way. I have no doubt that Bookworm's advice on procedure and legal issues is excelent and have helped numerous claiments. I don't see things in purely in legal terms.

I just want some natural justice.

 

The particular claim is for a relatively small proportion of charges I'm claiming which I'm yet to file.

 

I don't see myself as a martyr, just some bloke who wants what he thinks is right. If the court don't see it that way then it's tough but at least I would feel easy knowing I tried and went down fighting.

 

It aint no big deal

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Ah! Bookworm! Fancy seeing you here!

 

So let me get this right - it's fine for you to stand up in court arguing about the terms of your settlement but for everyone else thats a complete no no?

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but if you read again re bookworm in court. it was for confidentiality clause which she wasnt prepared to sign, she wasnt arguing over the settlement.

 

I'm not arguing over the settlement, just the terms of it, just like Bookworm it appears

except another aspect of it

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Change your claim to include a declaration

 

 

One thing at a time. There are more claims in the pipeline.

 

Dirty Harry: I've never had a problem with Nattie myself.

 

I'm jibbing out of this thread. Thanks for those who supported

me. And the rep points.