Hi...this is just at the transfer to local C.C. stage...have had the letter from HMCOL stating it had been sent to Telford County Court and that the AQ has been dispensed with (order of HMCOL judge)...have phoned the clerks at Telford County Court who inform me Abbey have filed a defence stating they have paid the claim...NOT!!!!!!!!!!....am about to start the court bundle and awaiting directions from the Judge at Telford C.C. (clerks say he will probabley have a short directions hearing...which I may attend)...any ideas?

Hi folks...am now at the stage in my action against Abbey where it has been tranferred to my local C.C. (Telford)...Abbey have filed their (standard) defence through HMCOL but having phoned Telford C.C. clerks regarding any fees (as the AQ has been dispensed with) they inform me Abbey have filed a defence saying this has been 'paid'.This is untrue to say the least!!...I got the usual 65% settlement offer letter which I declined!...has anybody else had similar? Am considering asking for this defence to be struck out at the directions hearing (which I'm told I can attend)...anybody any thoughts or advice on this?

Hi...off to C.C. soon fighting the good old Shabby.....does anyone have their terms and conditions for 1994? (long shot I know)8-)