Ex partner wants interest

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It seems to me that without a written agreement, the claimant will struggle to prove his case. The wording of the solicitor's letter suggests that they are aware of this.

 

I note that the solicitors are also in breach of the OFT Guidance on Debt Collection:

 

We wonder whether you would be able to raise the £2,800

 

In the circumstances, I'd be inclined to reply along these lines:

 

Dear Reptiles

 

I refer to your letter dated (date), the contents of which are noted.

 

The facts are that no formal agreement was entered into, and that there was no agreement to pay interest. The television that X bought, the cost of which he is now attemting to claim from me, was a gift. You have failed to produce any evidence to the contrary, presumably because none exists. I am, therefore, content to continue with the existing arrangement until such time as the amount of (original sum) is repaid.

 

Your client's contractual obligations to his creditors are entirely a matter for him.

 

Yours etc.