Many thanks for unlocking. Dear Dx, Today I received the Notice of Allocation to Small Claims Track (Hearing) letter via post. I am attaching it here together with the instructions. The hearing date is 31st May 2024 at Northampton County Court. Could you kindly advice me on my next move. Many thanks n157.pdf

Yes it was Northampton County Court.

Hi Dx, Update on MCol "Your Claim was transferred to NORTHAMPTON on 10/11/23" Thanks and regards MCol Claim History.pdf

Dear Dx, Both emails responded to as instructed. Many thanks.

"Thank you kindly for your email and offering the Mediation Service for the aforementioned case. Kindly note that I maintain no money is owed to the Claimant and therefore a Mediation is not needed in this case." Does this look OK? Thank You very much DX

Thank Goodness. I was having nightmares. Thanks DX for being here. What should I do with this 31st mediation appointment set by the Court then? Do I need to do something? Like write back to the Court saying thanks but no-thanks? I know for sure I will lay an egg if I spoke to someone over the phone. I am not a very confident or well-spoken person and a bit of a slow learner. Also, not very well versed with the legal terms. They'll rip me apart.

Thanks for the reply Dx. Pls don't be mad, but, I am so scared that it may be the case of signed Vs unsigned letters getting swapped, while we were putting them in the envelopes for Overdales and the Court, although I we both double-tripple checked. I am very worried if this has happened then Overdales might have the original signed N180 with my phone number. I wonder what the repercussion of this might be if such is the case. I will send the Court a copy via email. Meanwhile, I received a letter from Overdales today that I am attaching here. It is giving me four options of paying them. They say the debt is owed as we have paid for this utility account in the past and have defaulted later. (sorry it is a bit blurry perhaps) Regards Overdales Letter with Bills.pdf

Yes thanks Dx, I have been reading here about it. Some interesting cases on this very forum. I will continue to read more for clarity. So next will be a Witness Statement from both parties that get seen by the Court as well as exchanged between each other. Something you foresee happening a few months on. And it all boils down to a solid Witness Statement from me that aims to make the Claimant withdraw the case or request a settlement. Should I start preparing one? Regards Hi again Dx, I just checked my mail and have received 2 from the Court. 1. Stating they have received the DQ from Overdales that is unsigned by me and I should send the court a signed one. 2. Stating 31.10.23 to be the Telephone Mediation Appointment Date. (I must reply within 4 days). What is my next move? Regards Emails Appoint Date & DQ not signed.pdf

Hi Dx Just posting the MCol Case Status screenshot. Thanks MCol Event.pdf

Yes thanks. Using the form court sent. Original form with my email and ph number, signed to the court. A copy of it omitting the above to Overdales. And a copy for me. Bless you DX

Thank You DX for clearing this. I will post this tomorrow. Best Regards.

1. Should I give my ph and email to the court? (I will omit those from the Overdales copy) 2. Without any details, can I state the following in the D1 "Issues are complex and would need to be argued in person" D1 : Do you consider that this claim is suitable for determination without a hearing, i.e. by a judge reading and considering the case papers, witness statements and other documents filed by the parties, making a decision, and giving a note of reasons for that decision? If No, please state why not. My response : Issues are complex and would need to be argued in person Regards

Thanks very much for your replies DX and Andy. Its very clear now. I keep bothering you with questions, but I have one last one. Is N180 not my last chance to present details, paperwork and evidence to the court. Will there be an opportunity to submit these before a hearing date is set? Regards

At this point after reading through the post you shared, I am unsure which option is best for me 1. Court Hearing : I will be able to clarify in front of the Judge that the bill is for an address I do not reside in and the claim breaches Back Billing rule. 2. No Court Hearing : The Judge may be able to come to the above conclusion having read my defence that I submitted earlier. Regards Hence I am not entirely sure which is the best option for me. In either case, I have to assume that there is an equal probability of the Judgement going for or against me. Does either option tip the balance in my favour?

OK thanks very much DX. I will read up again as I must have missed some important points. Regards