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I booked a non refundable rate for a hotel room in India. The booking agreement was that would be charged in Indian Rupees. This did not happen. I was charged in GBP and it appears they have used dynamic currency conversion and the GBP amount is about £80 higher than expected. I originally requested just an explanation of this but after 20 emails to the hotel chain was told to deal directly with the hotel. The hotel claim to have done nothing wrong. I asked them to cancel the booking as I was unhappy they had overcharged me by unlawfully using DCC without my authorisation. I no longer wish to stay at this hotel. I have instigated a chargeback via my credit card company. I have informed the hotel again and again and asked them to cancel the booking. They refuse point blank saying its not possible. I am taking the view that I am not bound by their terms and conditions as they have violated the agreed booking. I do not want the difference refunded as its akin to someone picking your pocket and if they are caught having the option to just give it back and we carry on as normal. Am I on strong ground here? I still need a hotel room for this time and a bit worried about booking another hotel and finding out I have an obligation towards the original booking. Thanks for reading.
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Johnniepk v A & L Birkenhead County Court
johnniepk replied to johnniepk's topic in Alliance & Leicester
Thanks for the good wishes. It case anyone else is going to court you should know you are heard in what is more like a boardroom than a courtroom.Not daunting at all, and we were spoken to not at. I was tempted to say at the end " Its a Travers Stay!!" -
Johnniepk v A & L Birkenhead County Court
johnniepk replied to johnniepk's topic in Alliance & Leicester
Just back form court. Had a full 10 mins with Judge Travers. We were the only ones in the room. He explained that Wragges had asked for a stay. He then told us what he thought we would say to this. He then fully explained his legal position in relation to the request for a stay and our anticipated objection to it. He cited cases to which he was legally bound to follow. At first I thought he was going to throw out the request for a stay but as time went on I realised he had no choice. I got the immpression he was sympathetic to the claim and advised me which parts of my bundle were relevant and which parts were not. He admired the work I had done. He informed me he was granting the stay and then told me that I could appeal but again told me why I would lose any appeal and why Wragges would get their stay.He was very fair, made it clear why he was having to do this and not dismissive at all. I enquired as to A&L obligations after the test case and he said he was granting the stay to them on the basis they were legally bound to the result of the case.After all I had read here I did expect a stay to be granted but I am suprised how good I feel about being in court. They did not turn up just sent a letter in. I feel a moral victory and now look forward to the test case. -
Another disgrace. What was the name of the judge, was it Travers? I do not want to waste time going if it is
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Johnniepk v A & L Birkenhead County Court
johnniepk replied to johnniepk's topic in Alliance & Leicester
The sheer arrogance of them.I just hope I get the chance to speak then and I will let the Judge know they are taking his judgement for granted. -
Johnniepk v A & L Birkenhead County Court
johnniepk replied to johnniepk's topic in Alliance & Leicester
Thanks, I have completed my court budles. One posted to Wragges tomorrow which all being well they will get Friday. I will hand the court one in tomorrow. The directions say all documents from both sides to each other no less than 14 days before the 8.10.07. I make that Monday and if Aliar and Jester have not put their documents by then and then try to get a stay, I will be furious. -
Would you mind if I joined you on your date so 1, I get experience 2, see how it goes?
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Please let us know how things are going! I am in Birkenhead on 8th October
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Johnniepk v A & L Birkenhead County Court
johnniepk replied to johnniepk's topic in Alliance & Leicester
I have my bundles almost done. Half a rainforest gone! Wragge have written saying that although Aliar and Jester are not part of the OFT case they will be applying for a stay. Now as yet I have heard nothing from the court and the date of the case is the 8th of October. As per all the advice I shall of course have my bundles off before the 14 days before date. What I am wondering is if there is a date that will be too late for a stay? Up to what point can they ask for one?Thanks JPK -
Johnniepk v A & L Birkenhead County Court
johnniepk replied to johnniepk's topic in Alliance & Leicester
No I have not been asked to submit one. Is this good news? -
Johnniepk v A & L Birkenhead County Court
johnniepk replied to johnniepk's topic in Alliance & Leicester
Oh yes , one other thing, when I do my bundle do I update the interest on the spreadsheet or does it stay at the original amount claimed? -
Johnniepk v A & L Birkenhead County Court
johnniepk replied to johnniepk's topic in Alliance & Leicester
MY CASE IS ALLOCATED TO THE SMALL CLAIMS TRACK(HEARING) tHE DIRECTIONS ARE:(whoops, I have been shouting!) Each party shall deliver to every other party and to the court office copies of all documents (including any experts report) on which he intends to rely at the hearing no later than 14 days before the hearing.I am starting my bundle. In relation to terms and conditions do I use just the page with the charges on or the 32 pages of the lot?The link to the 2005 T & Cs only gives the one page. Do I do a statement of evidence?If I do what is one!! -
Johnniepk v A & L Birkenhead County Court
johnniepk replied to johnniepk's topic in Alliance & Leicester
wow! I love it here..and how I have laughed at the day in Kingston.Looks like an order for printer ink is in order
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