Directions Hearing Leeds

CrispDust · 11th December 2006, 18:38

33 cases have been referred to Mercantile Court at Leeds from the County Court.
A directions hearing for 33 is being held on 7th Feb 2007 (Can someone confirm this date is the directions hearing?)
Barclays 9 cases
Lloyds TSB 7 cases
Abbey 3 cases
Yorkshire bank 2 cases
Clydesdale 4 cases
NatWest 3 cases
Capital One 1 case
HSBC 2 cases - 1 case settled
First Direct 1 case - settled
Ikano 1 case - should be settled but no cheque received yet - lost in post apparently!!

Can i suggest those using this site from the above pool our resouces, especially since the court may treat it as a Group Litigation.
Can we appeal against this group litigation? I am sure that all our cases are not that similar?
Or am I hoping against hope that these are all settled before the hearing on 7th Feb 2007?

j.barton1 · 11th December 2006, 19:37

Hi
I received my letter today, i am one of the barclays claimants. I still dont fully understand what i need to do, so as you say if we pool together it would be so helpful.

jenny

bsmotorsport · 15th December 2006, 11:02

im against barclays but havent recieved anything yet

CrispDust · 15th December 2006, 17:46

whats you case number and I'll check if its on my list?

bsmotorsport · 18th December 2006, 20:32

6QZ52887
Thanks

j.barton1 · 18th December 2006, 20:51

Hi, You're on the list that I've got No 18 of 35 for the 7th Feb

Jenny

CrispDust · 18th December 2006, 21:33

Sorry i forgot/didn't get time to check.
Feb 7th is a long time away.
Is there anything we should/could do to encorage Barclays to settle earlier or are we playing the long game?

j.barton1 · 19th December 2006, 11:53

Hi, I would love Barclays to settle but i dont know if we can do anything, this is the final stretch now and court really worries me. Are you doing the case management sheet for the court?

jenny

CrispDust · 19th December 2006, 23:02

I will do CMC sheet but nearer the time. No point going to all the effort now if they settle nearer the time.
I haven't been given a date by when CMC sheet has to be in by.
I did write to Court before this date was set asking what the delay was and requesting the Barclays, as a large company defending should write submit the case notes.

j.barton1 · 19th December 2006, 23:23

Hi
In my letter it just said no later than 7 days before...Hopefully they'll settle first.

Jenny

too strong · 28th December 2006, 16:18

Hi Guys,

I don't know if I am on the list for the 7th of feb. but
my numbers are:-

6ls09144 capital one
6ls09062 barclays
6ls40674 barclays trading as monument
6ls10582 citi

j.barton1 · 28th December 2006, 17:48

hi, You're on the list for all except the one ending in 82. Hope that helps and welcome aboard.
Jenny

P.s Youve got your hands full with those, i struggle with one against Barclays LOL

stan5131 · 28th December 2006, 22:02

Mine has vs NatWest has been transferred to the Mercantile court. Case no
6QZ82443

Am I on this list?

CrispDust · 28th December 2006, 22:51

No, stansfiled, it doesn't appear to be.
Your number after the QZ is quite high, most numbers are in the 40000 region and I assume they are sequential/chronological. My case number is in the 30000. Was submitted in May though!

stan5131 · 28th December 2006, 22:55

Hi Crisp. What exactly does it mean when the case has been transferred to the mercantile court? My claim is less than £5,000, so why has this happened and what is the difference? Does it mean it will drag on longer? Cheers

CrispDust · 29th December 2006, 15:53

Stansfield where are you?
Did you put your claim in on MCOL?
Any case that has been either entered directly at Leeds County Court or was transferred from MCOL to Leeds has now been transferred to Mercantile Court at Leeds.
The erly claims 9ncluding mine) were redirected to a higher court in London for directions but then sent back to Leeds and transferred to Mercantile. There are plenty of threads about this in this section but it would appear to be an attempt by the Judiciary to clear the court system of these claims and the log jam caused by stubborness and intransigence of the banks to pay up.
In the Mercantile ( a higher court), there is a possibilty that a case may actually end up going thru Court, in which case a precedent would be set for the lower ie County Courts which would make the Court's work alot easier for susbsequent cases. Unfortunately its a double edged sword for the courts as none of the banks are taking it that far, they settle just before the CMC, but for us it means they can drag out the process a little longer.

stan5131 · 29th December 2006, 16:47

Im in Leeds and yes I did MCOL. I cant believe they are dragging this out even longer. Perhaps the courts should look at fining them for wasting court time as they have no intention of defending. I started my claim back in August. This is just ridiculous!

j.barton1 · 29th December 2006, 19:59

I also started my claim in August, I'm hoping it wont drag out too long but i'm prepared just incase

Jenny

caro · 29th December 2006, 22:18

Hi Jenny

Looks like you're doing good work getting the list together. Any chance you could email it to me at caro@consumeractiongroup. co.uk

By the way the 80000 numbers are later in the year. I see the numbers are now 7QZ000*** for claims in the last few days so I reckon the 6QZ***** must be for 2006.

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