After much negotiation with the delectable Inga I managed to get her to settle at just over 75% of my claim so I am taking the money and running!!!!! Good luck to those of you going to Southend on Tuesday but I won't be joining you! I got what I wanted and can now buy the car I was after and have a bit left over in the bank! :D Gig1965 is a happy bunny today!!!!

OOh she must be quiet today got i quick response My apologies Sir, but I am unable to assist further. Kind regards, oh well will try another approach

I just had the same response from Inga to my "hurry up" email. Have just sent her the following reply. My original claim is for £5009. Dear Ms Kirkman Thank you for your response. I would be prepared to lower my settlement figure to £4800 to facilitate a speedy conclusion to this case. However if this settlement figure is not acceptable to you then as previously stated I will continue to pursue my claim for the full amount through the court system. Yours sincerely Lets see what she comes back with next!

I have just emailed Inga to try and get a settlement before the allocation hearing. Fingers crossed now that they go for it!

Also got the same letter today mine is at 10AM hope someone else is before me I'll be grilling for info when you get out! Anyone been to one of these? Any advice?

I have had my claim going since feb too, it started at Northampton then to Basildon now at Southend! Whats all that about? By my reckoning we should reach Dover by the end of the month!! What next? European courts of justice??? If thats what it takes then yes! This bank has made my life a misery for years, let us prevail "The common man" "and woman" Good luck one and all. Gig

Dear Heather, Thanks for your advice im just sitting tight now waiting for the next move, let us pray that very nice man Judge Dudley hasn't got shares with Abbey!!!! Good luck to you too. Gig

Robdblynd, Just noticed you won your case today, Congratulations!!! Just wondering how long it will be for me? Good luck to everybody with your claims, we'll fight em on the beaches!!!

Hi Robdblynd, Thanks for your help i'll get my PA on it immediately! Gig

Hi I'm going through my claim this is where I'm at... I put in the claim to MCOL and after the usual stuff it got transferred to Basildon court who then transferred it to Southend Court. The letter I received from Southend today is a General Form of Judgement or Order. The text of the letter is: "Before District Judge Dudley sitting at Southend County Court (+address) Upon reading the Court file and of the Court's own initiative It is ordered that the claim is stayed until 27 June 2007 to be referred to District Judge Dudley in paperwork on 27 June 2007" Is this my court date or does this just mean that a court date will be set on that date? Please help.. I have managed to get to this stage by reading other posts on here and with the guidance notes but basically aint got a clue what this means Thanks Gig