Claims transferred to Southend...

[TUTTSI]

Hi all:p

 

Been gagging to get to the computer, I have just got back from Southend - to give you an idea of how quick the in & outs are my time slot was 2pm there were four people went in before me and I was back in my car by 2:20pm.

 

As for the very breif visit in there well much the same as everyone else really....didn't have my sechedule of charges.:o ..and I thought it was just me they said it to..I feel so cheap!!! Anyway fortunately had one which I gave to Abbey solicitor whilst reeling of that I had over the intervening months sent out four schedules and had letters and profo of post should they wish to see them (they didn't)

 

Like everyone else the solicitor was asked if Abbey would now consider settlement (looking as though Abbey would be in huge trouble if they didn't) Abbey said yes they would now look at settlement (such kind souls) Judge said they had 28 days to reach settlement he explained that if settlement was not reached in 28 days it would reappear on his list although he felt that settlement would be reached (quick stern look over his galsses in direction of Abbey solicitor). I get the feeling the Judge will really not be happy if it turns up in his court again. But then he is probably very very sick of hearing them say the don't have the info to hand and all of us whipping it out (the paperwork that is!!)

 

Cross fingers everyone - not a cheque at the door that was my dream solution but hopefully on the home straight.

 

And for anyone who is tempted to be generous to them time wise - DON'T Mine has dragged on since last September because I was to chicken to get tough.

 

Oh and by the way I remeber seeing a post somewhere about how many were on the lists v's Abbey at Southend. They had it posted on the wall and there appeared to be 81 today.

 

Conrats TJ, and all the others who were at Southend. Have you heard yet from Abbey!!

DS

[scuzziemoo]

As far as I know my case was also dealt with on the 27th June, but I've heard nothing from neither court nor solicitor. is this right? or am i missing something.

 

cheers

[jules1973]

I received paperwork from the court this morning to say my case has been transferre from Basildon to Southend under the eye of Judge Dudley, must say I ws pleased to hear that, especially after hearning that he was on the claimants side at last weeks meeting. Hopefully once Abbey realise they are about to go before him again, they will settle.

[kia]

crossed fingers again god mines are that sore now can hardly type lolxxkia

[TUTTSI]

As far as I know my case was also dealt with on the 27th June, but I've heard nothing from neither court nor solicitor. is this right? or am i missing something.

 

cheers

 

Have you phoned the court!!

[scuzziemoo]

Have you phoned the court!!

 

yes I have rang the court 5 times this month and given different excuses, and still I am no nearer finding out anything

[TJ.Daws]

Hi dsilverstien

 

Unfortunately I haven't heard from Abbey yet. I did email ashursts to say that I hoped to be hearing from them with regard to settlement shortly and got a very brief email saying that it was on file and someone would br contacting me shortly to negotiate settlement. having read some of the emails and the fact that they have forced it soooo far I don't feel too generous when it comes to 'negotiating'. Unless of course they mean full settlement with costs!!!!

 

Crossing my fingers, legs and everything I'll get a letter drop on the mat sharpish.

[jules1973]

Abbey dont seem to be in a generous mood today, Inga has just knocked back my offer to settle for 87%. Therefore, I now look forward to meeting Judge Dudley and going for the full amount.

 

Good Luck TJ getting you money back.

[TJ.Daws]

Also loads of congrats to unlawfulbanker & Paddy. Soooooo jealous! Have fun

[scuzziemoo]

Well I've rang the court again, they said my case is going to a hearing and I shall be receiving something shortly... hmm I don't trust the post in this area, so I think I'm going to keep calling lol

[Glenn UK]

FWIW

 

I dont think judge Dudley is on our side per se.

 

I think he knows the banks are playing fast and loose and is pretty certain they accept they stand a good chance of losing should a reasonably well structured claim for unlawful charges come before him.

 

In other words he is basically making them settle because its likely the law says they would loose if they went to court.

 

If you upset him, even a little, then he can be quite intimidating.

 

I wouldnt interpret this in any way shape or form as him being on my side.

 

JMHO

 

Glenn

[TJ.Daws]

Glenn

 

I would definitely agree that he would appear to be quite intimidating if ticked off. I'm just glad that he seemed ticked off with Abbey on the day. I was scared enough as it was without a Judge glaring at me!!!

[gingerninja]

Hi Peeps,

 

So I take it I am doing the right thing not objecting to the stay that Judge dudley put in place? after all I really dont want to upset him.

[Glenn UK]

By the time he looks at your application the 28 days will most likely be up. Secondly the order is saying they should settle or the claim will be listed for a hearing.

 

Its not like he is saying that the claim is stayed pending some test case which will never happen.

 

On balance id wait for the 28 days and save yourself the time and aggro.

 

JMHO

 

Glenn

[TJ.Daws]

Hi

I can see that three of you due an allocation hearing this week have had Abbey settle (Paddy, Mickyn and unlawfulbankers) is there anyone else out there who was due to go this week who has had a similar letter or has anyone seen it on any other Abbey post. I'm curious if after last week Abbey has decided to just settle all those due this week???

[gingerninja]

Hi Glenn,

 

My stay was issued in June until the 13th sept, so does this mean barclays have to settle by 13th sept or it goes to trial sorry for seeming a bit dim but dont want to start dancing yet.

[gingerninja]

Does anyone know that Barclays have now hired a barrister for southend and are defending all cases............................................... Just read it on a thread.....

[Glenn UK]

Ginger

 

Dont believe it until they actually turn up and defend on the day.

 

The claims are listed for the fast track, which means standard disclosure, which means they have to reveal their costs.

 

Interestingly even if they fudged the figures the argument should be what were the pre-estimates when they started imposing charges, so they would have to show estimates going back to the earliest claims.

 

Without the estimatyes they are on dodgy ground and it throws doubt on their integrity. As if any mored oubt needs throwing in that direction.

 

anyway they have everything to loose and little to gain unless they really do have evidence that it costs them 30 quid or whatever to bounce a dd.

 

JMHO

 

Glenn

[jules1973]

Has anyone rung up southend court to see if they are continuing with the claims in light of the pending test case, apparantly some still are dealing with current / future claims.

[TJ.Daws]

Re: Test Case - Aaaahhhh!

Hi all

 

I have just spoke to Southend where my allocation hearing took place on the 17th. Apparently the Judge is considering all the cases again!!!! We should hear in due sourse. So it looks as though even if the case is in the pipeline it may still be stopped in its tracks. It is up to the Judge so it may be a different story for others. Gonna post this in the Southend thread as well as I am sure there will be some other ticked off people.

 

I Posted the above in the Test Case thread...but figured all of you who were there on the 17th will be feeling the same as me...hugely peeved!!!

[jules1973]

I hope the judge doesnt decide to stay your cases and carries on as normal.

 

The BBC website says "Market watchdog the Financial Services Authority (FSA) will allow banks to suspend dealing with any claims for repayment of overdraft charges filed against them until the test case has been decided".

[TJ.Daws]

What is everyone thoughts on keeping up contact with Ashursts badgering them about settlement. Is it a moot point now and things just have to run their course?

[Glenn UK]

What is everyone thoughts on keeping up contact with Ashursts badgering them about settlement. Is it a moot point now and things just have to run their course?

 

You are welcome to do what you want.

 

For your info though, i wrote inviting them to settle the second of my claims when the first one was. They wrote back said submit a second claim we wont negotiate until you are in litigation!

 

Glenn

[ICY]

What is everyone thoughts on keeping up contact with Ashursts badgering them about settlement. Is it a moot point now and things just have to run their course?

It is now looking rather pointless, they now wont get into any negotiations at all pending the result of the oft report, this does not mean however that claims are all stopped everything else should carry on as normal, just dont give them the satisfaction of rejecting your attempts to settle

[kia]

so go after alliance just the same then icy you think just about to print letter and send it is there any point in this xxkia