Hi Gary, Thanks for the support and advice. This site is really amazing and without it I think I would have given in before now. As suggested, I have been down to my local court with the Draft Order for Directions, along with the covering letter and attachements (post1). The court office mentioned that the judge is only looking for 10 minute hearings if it gets to that stage) and also that there will be no AQ or further fee to pay. I got the distinct impression that the court is totally cheesed off with the time wasting of the banks. I have also sent a copy of everything mentioned above to Abbey - though I doubt if they will respond. It sounds as though they are still happy to play a waiting game Anyway, thanks again

I am claiming against Abbey for £4300 incuding interest and court fees and have received a letter to say that my case has been transfered to my local court and that the AQ be dispended with unless the transfer court orders otherwise. I have sent a nudge letter to Abbey (It has come to my attention that as of xx/xx/07, ( date of the letter from the court) that an Allocation Questionaire may not be required in this case) etc... should I also be sending a 'Draft Order for Allocation Questionnaire (is this the same as the 'Draft Order for Directions'?) and accompanying letter to the court? If so, should I also send a copy to Abbey? Sorry for being a pain or a little confused but what does "Any party affected by this Order may under Rule 3.3 (5) apply to have it set aside, varied or stayed. Such a party must apply under Rule 23.3 withing 14 days of service of this order' mean? It is part of the Notice of Transfer of Proceedings that I received from the court. Any help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated :-?

Hi Gary, This is all new to me and my first posting so hope you can help. i am taking abbey to court for a total of £4,180 and have just received a letter back from Northampton Court to say my claim has been transferred to my local court (Gateshead) and that the AQ br dispensed with ... nless the court of transferr orders otherwise. What is my next move? Do I send a nudge letter to Abbey? Should I send anything to the court at this stage e.g. Case Management Representations, Draft Order For Directions? - just a little confussed with the volume of excellent advice on the site.