Hello everyone the claimant decided not to proceed with the claim - no reason given. I would like to thank everyone on this site who has given me help and supported me - its has been quite stressful

It's the 3rd July.

Hello, just an update on this. I have still not received the claimants WS or any documentation nor has the court. The 14 day deadline has well passed. They have paid the hearing fee. Does this mean the claim will be struck out by the judge? What happens next?

Sorry DX I think that's what I meant

Thanks Andy

Am I ok on the point about not providing the bank statements in advance??

Am I ok on the point about not providing the bank statements in advance??

I was using a template that DX directed me to

Hi Andy the court lady said it needs to be posted today to hit the 14 day deadline

Thanks Andy, I have also spoke to the court and they have paid the fee but submitted nothing. Is my WS or do I need to edit it?

No nothing at all

Thanks for the update Pete.

Hi what was the outcome of the hearing? I have a similar claim from them

Hi apologies for the late reply I have been back in hospital. Could you please check over my WS and I will get it posted tomorrow. Also I have not heard if the claimant has paid the court fee or filed a properly completed application. The deadline has well passed. Is this normal. WITNESS STATEMENT INTRODUCTION 1. I, ******, the Defendant in this case, make this statement in support of my defense against the Claimant, Lowell Portfolio I Ltd. The matters set out below are within my own knowledge. THE DEFENDANT’S RESPONSE TO THE CLAIMANT’S WITNESS STATEMENT 2. The defendant disputes entering in to the alleged agreement. The defendant has an long standing contract with the original debtor which pre dates the alleged last payment stated by the claimant the contract is still in place and up to date. The defendant will present copies of original bank statements to the hearing which will show payments for only one account the original debtor (as referred to above), the bank statements will show no payments to the alleged agreement including the last alleged payment. The defendant will not send copies of bank statements to the claimant due to sensitive information contained within. 3. The claimant has not provided sufficient evidence to constitute an Agreement. The Defendant claims that his request of ***** 2017 under the CPR 31.14, of which the Claimant has confirmed receipt, for the disclosure and production of a verified and legible copy of the Agreement has not been adhered to, by way of the fact that a Service Contract is entirely missing from the Claimant’s evidence. 4. The Claimant has not provided a copy of a default notice as requested The Defendant claims that his request of ***** 2017 under the CPR 31.14, of which the Claimant has confirmed receipt. 5. In light of the above, it is clear that the claimant has failed to provide any evidence as requested by CPR 31.14 and the Claimant is put to strict proof to: (a) show how the Defendant has entered into a Contract; and (b) show how the Claimant has reached the amount claimed for; and 5. As per CPR 16.5(4), the Defendant alleges the Claimant has not proved their allegation that the money is owed. 6. By reason of the facts and matters set out above, it is denied that the Claimant is entitled to the relief claimed or any relief. I believe that the facts stated in this Witness Statement are true. Signed: ****** Dated ****

Thanks Andy will do. Just writing up the statement now. Will post it tomorrow