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    • Honestly you are all amazing on this site, thank you so much for your help and time. ill keep an eye out and only return when i receive a claim letter for sure also, i updated my address with amex and tsb before i even missed payments. the initial address was my family home but i dont reside there. to avoid a bombardment of letters there i have now updated my address, will they send all threats etc to the new address? Or old address?   do you reccomend i send both tsb and amex my update in address via a letter?
    • Your point 4 deals with that and puts them to strict proof .....but realistically they are not in a position to state that within their particulars they were not the creditor at the time of default but naturally assume the OC would have...so always worth challenging and if you get a DJ who knows his onions on the day may ask for further evidence from the OC internal accounts system. 
    • I see, shame, I think if a claim is 'someone was served' then proof of that should be mandatory. Appreciate your input into the WS whenever you get chance, thanks in advance
    • Paper trail off the original creditor often confirms the default and issue of a notice...not having or being able to disclose the actual copy or being able to produce a copy less so. Creditors are not compelled to keep copies of the actual default notice so you will in most cases get a reconstituted version but must contain accurate figures/dates/format.     .    
    • Including Default Notice Andy? Ok, I think this is the best I can do.. it all makes sense with references to their WS. They have included exhibits that dates don't match the WS about them, small but still.. if you're going to reference letters giving dates, then the exhibits should be correct, no? I know I redacted them too much, but one of the dates differs to the WS by a few months. IN THE ******** County Court Claim No. [***] BETWEEN: LC Asset 2 S.A.R.L CLAIMANT AND [***] DEFENDANT ************ _________________________ ________ WITNESS STATEMENT OF [***] _________________________ ________ I, [***], being the Defendant in this case will state as follows; I make this Witness Statement in support of my defence in this claim. 1. I understand that the claimant is an Assignee, a buyer of defunct or bad debts, which are bought on mass portfolios at a much-reduced cost to the amount claimed and which the original creditors have already written off as a capital loss and claimed against taxable income as confirmed in the claimant’s witness statement exhibit by way of the Deed of Assignment. As an assignee or creditor as defined in section 189 of the CCA this applies to this new requirement on assignment of rights. This means that when an assignee purchases debts (or otherwise acquires rights under a credit agreement) it also acquires certain obligations to the borrower including the duty to comply with CCA requirements (such as the rules on statements and notices and other post-contractual information). The assignee becomes the creditor under the agreement. This ensures that essential consumer protections under the CCA cannot be circumvented by assigning the debt to a third party. 2. The Claim relates to an alleged Credit Card agreement between the Defendant and Bank of Scotland plc. Save insofar of any admittance it is accepted that the Defendant has had contractual agreements with Bank of Scotland plc in the past, the Defendant is unaware as to what alleged debt the Claimant refers. 3. The Defendant requested a copy of the CCA on the 24/12/2022 along with the standard fee of £1.00 postal order, to which the defendant received a reply from the Claimant dated 06/02/2023. To this date, the Claimant has failed to disclose a valid agreement and proof as per their claim that this is enforceable, that Default Notice and Notice of Assignment were sent to and received by the Defendant, on which their claim relies. The Claimant is put to strict proof to verify and confirm that the exhibit *** is a true copy of the agreement and are the true Terms and Conditions as issued at the time of inception of the online application and execution of the agreement. 4. Point 3 is noted. The Claimant pleads that a default notice has been served upon the defendant as evidenced by Exhibit [***]. The claimant is put to strict proof to verify the service of the above in accordance with s136 and s196 Law of Property Act 1925. 5. Point 6 is noted and disputed. The Defendant cannot recall ever having received the notice of assignment as evidenced in the exhibit marked ***. The claimant is put to strict proof to verify the service of the above in accordance with s136 and s196 Law of Property Act 1925. 6. Point 11 is noted and disputed. See 3. 7. Point 12 is noted, the Defendant doesn’t recall receiving contact where documentation is provided as per the Claimants obligations under CCA. In addition, the Claimant pleads letters were sent on dates given, yet those are not the letters evidenced in their exhibits *** 8. Point 13 is noted and denied. Claimant is put to strict proof to prove allegations. 9. The Claimant did not provide a true copy of the CCA in response to the Defendants request of 24/12/2022. The Claimant further claims that the documents are sufficient to pursue a Judgement and are therefore copies of original documents in their possession. Conclusion 10. Without the Claimant providing a valid true copy of the executed Credit agreement that complies with the CCA, the Claimant has no grounds on which to enforce this alleged debt. 11. The Defendant was not given ample evidence to prove the debt and therefore was not required to enter settlement negotiations. Should the debt be proved in the future, the Defendant is willing to enter such negotiations with the Claimant. On receipt of this claim I could not recall the precise details of the agreement or any debt and sought clarity from the claimant by way of a Section 78 request. The Claimant failed to comply. I can only assume as this was due to the Claimant not having any enforceable documentation and issuing a claim in hope of an undefended default judgment.   Statement of Truth I, ********, the Defendant, believe the facts stated within this Witness Statement to be true. I understand that proceedings for contempt of court may be brought against anyone who makes, or causes to be made, a false statement in a document verified by a statement of truth without an honest belief in it’s truth. Signed: _________________________ _______ Dated: _____________________
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Hi everybody, I have a disciplinary hearing next week for alleged gross misconduct. The company have followed all the rules regarding meetings and such like but this is the first time that I have seen all the statements from others involved. The problem now is that all the statements contradict almost everything that I have said at previous meetings. This is compounded by the fact that because I work in the motor trade and all the witnesses are sales related I cannot get anybody to be a witness for me. Most of the possible witnesses are sales executives and the company can easily limit the amount of their salaries, so not keeping in with the boss will cost them money. The hearing now looks like being very one sided and I do not hold out much hope of a "fair trial". If I was to resign before the hearing is due would I still have to go through with it, (I have to give one months notice), bearing in mind that I have been suspended for 10 weeks whilst the investigation was carried out. Hope someone can point me in the right direction.

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Ok, in answer yes you could still be made to go through the meeting and theoretically you could still be dismissed while working your notice.

You could ask if they would except your resignation but if that fails then you could do this (I’ve not told you this) Go to your doctor, tell him your stressed with work etc or have a bad back anything to get a sick line, then hand that in, you can not be made to attend a meeting while sick, now resign and use your time off sick as your notice period.

Not really a nice thing to do but a practical one.

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It looks like you feel your employer has decided you are going to be sacked before the meeting even takes place. In this case you could approach your employer and ask them if they will consider a Compromise Agreement, whereby you resign for a package, eg a few months salary plus a clean reference? This would save your employer having to go through disciplinary hearing, appeal hearing and probably tribunal, thereby saving everyone time, money and hassle.

 

If they accept this, you can approach a solicitor who will deal with this agreement on your behalf, and the best thing here is that the employer is usually responsible for paying the fee to your solicitor.

 

Check Yell.com for a solicitor who will offer an free initial consultation.

 

Hope this helps

 

BD

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Thanks for that Big Dub, all along I have felt that this was just the excuse that they wanted to get rid of me. How would I go about this compromise deal? Should I approach my manager or go straight to the HR dept at head office? Also what are my chances of success, do firms do this or would they just bluff it out like they have so far. Whilst on suspension I have felt that they would love me to give in and quit but I have stuck it out, now I have seen the statements made against me I sort of wish that I had.

 

Does anyone know what happens about the hearing if you do go sick, does it happen in your absence and therefore go on record if anyone was to ask for a reference? Anymore info gratefully received as I will have to decide very soon.

Thanks everyone

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Just been through the same thing. If your sick in my case they can have the hearing without you but a union rep would present your evidence. Something I wish I'd done is prepare a script. Write down everything you want to mention and include it in your summary. They will do this. Theres lots of people on this forum who will help you out with preparing your defence and the terminology to use

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No they can not hold the hearing if your off sick, the hearing has to be held at a mutually convenient time and it must be held in work time.

 

If you’re off sick you are unfit to attend work and you can demand the hearing be postponed.

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As far as I know, your employer does not have to agree to a compromise, however, if they want to save the hassle of going to a tribunal etc, then it would probably be in their interests.

 

Hope it works out.

 

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Have just contacted the HR department and they refered me back to the manager concerned. Spoke to him and he is not interested in any form of deal, I get the impression that he just wants me sacked. I suppose I will have to go through with the "kangaroo court" and wait for the result. Thanks for the replies everyone will let you know what happens.

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Thanks for the support old_andrew2007, not looking forward to the meeting let alone going for a tribunal. Will be on after Monday to find out whats involved in that, (loads more stress I presume) but I really will need to clear my name so will definitely have to go for it.

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Hi, I have just gone through a disciplinary hearing and the decision was to sack me for gross misconduct so I understand how you must be feeling. I have appealed against the decision and and currently waiting a reply.

 

I was signed off work for severe stress and anxiety (due mainly to bullying) and was off work for six months. against doctors orders I returned to work, I lasted 5 mins in the office as I was suspended on the spot pending a disciplinary hearing.

 

They say that I failed to provide sick notes and failed to notify them of my change of address (as I moved whilst off) so was in breach of contract.

 

I submitted a sick note every month and also provided a letter from my GP saying that he had issued notes.

 

I did notify them of my change of address and had received correspondence from other departments within the firm at my new address.

 

One thing I would like to know is if anyone can help me with the following:-

 

As they said they didn't receive any sick notes they stopped paying me and I did not even receive SSP. they owe me six months wages and even though they are in receipt of the letter from my doctor, they are still refusing to pay me. I cannot claim any benefits and have been living off my savings, which have now run out, and I am struggling to be able to put food on the table for my son.

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Not an expert by any means I hope some one with the experience needed can reply to you, am am aware the some members have HR, and trade union experience

 

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I can’t answer about the sick pay issue except to say speak to the CAB about that. If you have been six months without any pay I’m sure there is something that can be done.

In regards of the appeal for dismissal, if what you are saying is true, then the dismissal would be unfair (how long have you worked there?) As for appealing, you would be invited to another hearing. Produce all your sick notes (your doctor can re issue back dated sick notes) and the letter, bring in copies of the letters from the other depts too.

If this fails then go see an employment lawyer.

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Your employer should consider one postponement of the hearing. If you beg off the second date set then they may go ahead in your absence.

Also, you say that the sales employees are basically covering themselves. You can write to your employer before the hearing and request that these colleagues are available as witnesses at the hearing and say you would like to question them in front of the chair. If your employer refuses then you possibly have a care for tribunal.

If your colleagues decline to be questioned use that in your defence. It may not work at the hearing but a tribunal will consider it.

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Hi and thanks for replying. I have worked for them for over ten years, my doctor has already supplied them with a letter saying that he has issued continuous sick notes for a valid medical reason. after they were in receipt of the letter I asked my employers when they were going to pay my outstanding salary and they said well you tell us how much you think we owe you and we will consider it.

 

I have already consulted a solicitor and when I told him what they had said he said that how could I be expected to work out my salary when they are the ones dealing with the pay role.

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