Shakespeare62 - v - a NastyBank

[MrMauy]

Subbing with interest

[diddydicky]

And count me in for a contribution to the expert witness.

 

This is not the first time I've heard of Mishcon arriving on the scene at the last minute - I know of another case where the original solicitor left, bottled or was dumped (not sure which, but it was Brachers) a day before a trial hearing and Mischon turned up in court, with £5k of expenses - racked up in 24 hours, all neatly itemised in a nice folder.

 

This seems a deliberate tactic, in order to rack up the costs as much as possible they change solicitors at the last minute, to a firm who are very expensive and whose name is likely to intimidate some judges. Bullying basically.

 

One thing I would like to clarify, if the defendant turns up with a barrister, and the claimant loses, or withdraws, or fails to appear, are they liable to pay for the defendants barrister? If so I think we should get Shakey lawyered up. If the claimant is liable if they lose or bail then I'm very happy to stump up some fighting fund, I've seen one of these "originals" first hand and I'm very happy to back my opinion.

 

it's a good point but from what i am reading shaky is doing a far better job than he can expect from a barrister!!

[dp77]

I'm not suggesting he needs the barrister, just that the claimant gets a dose of their own medicine. Our supposedly impartial system allows a LiP to charge a groat a day for legal work, whilst at the same time I think the cap on hourly fees for a barrister is in the region of £215. Probably more for a Mishcon barrister, who after all are exceptional, are they not?

 

Based on my opinion of the originality of these documents the claimant is likely to try and scuttle out of this. A barrister may be a good resource to have to hand, if the document is not original the ramifications for the claimant are huge, especially as this is not an isolated case. Were it a one off they could claim it was an error, a filing mistake, but if it has happened more than once it becomes a policy, which means someone approved it.

[blueotter]

Count me in for a contribution to costs as well should it be required.I dont have a lot but will help with what i have

[johnerog]

Count me in for a contribution to costs as well should it be required.I dont have a lot but will help with what i have

 

 

Ditto.

[haggis1984]

Ditto.

 

Shakey im amazed that as an LIP you have managed all this!

 

Epic reading!

 

Ditto also

[shakespeare62]

Everyone - thanks for your support.

 

Friends and family will help me 'sort out' arrangements for an Expert Witness - we're talking forensic science using the latest techniques. This process is already under way.

 

I can't afford a Barrister. I've noted the advice and goodwill on here and owe it to Caggers to consider offers to contribute for one, to help win this fight, for the good of all.

 

Plan A - is to consider the feasability and implementation of a plan to engage a Barrister.

 

Plan B - is to continue fighting the case myself - I'm not doing too badly, Amex have brought up their 'heavy artillery and I've thrown back their attack twice already.

 

In relation to plan A, the Barrister would really need to be a specialist expert in this field - if anyone can recommend a name, in strictest confidence please send me a pm (private message) - I'll clear down my box if it gets full.

 

Any advice on the financial aspects would be gratefully appreciated in the cause of common good (any suggestions from the site team ?)

Edited February 11, 2010 by shakespeare62
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[shakespeare62]

Either way I'll be taking these muppets the distance.

 

I just don't want anyone to think I'm too big headed to listen to advice. Also I want to show respect for the position of other caggers who may be affected by the outcome.

 

All comments welcome.

[johnerog]

Shakey.

I doubt any cagger would argue with any decision you make.

John

[shakespeare62]

shakespeare62

I have a letter from Amex regarding a CCA request for a Gold Credit Card 2004.

 

 

If they haven’t maintained 2004 Terms and Conditions how the hell have they 1998.

 

If a copy of this letter will help you in Court please pm. me

 

I've just pm'd you

[shakespeare62]

Surely that would mean sacrificing the lady barrister's career. A high price for her to pay.

 

The stakes are high.

[shakespeare62]

This is not the first time I've heard of Mishcon arriving on the scene at the last minute - I know of another case where the original solicitor left, bottled or was dumped (not sure which, but it was Brachers) a day before a trial hearing and Mischon turned up in court, with £5k of expenses - racked up in 24 hours, all neatly itemised in a nice folder.

 

This seems a deliberate tactic, in order to rack up the costs as much as possible they change solicitors at the last minute, to a firm who are very expensive and whose name is likely to intimidate some judges. Bullying basically.

 

Glad to see my assertions being corroberated

 

Apparently they boast on their website they have been working with Amex for quite a while .....so it's a well practised routine

Edited February 11, 2010 by shakespeare62
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[shakespeare62]

Your description of the "original" you were shown exactly matches my own experience. May be you could PM me when you have made a decision on a document expert - I'm not letting this drop either.

 

Just pm'd you.

[diddydicky]

Everyone - thanks for your support.

 

Friends and family will help me 'sort out' arrangements for an Expert Witness - we're talking forensic science using the latest techniques. This process is already under way.

 

I can't afford a Barrister. I've noted the advice and goodwill on here and owe it to Caggers to consider offers to contribute for one, to help win this fight, for the good of all.

 

Plan A - is to consider the feasability and implementation of a plan to engage a Barrister.

 

Plan B - is to continue fighting the case myself - I'm not doing too badly, Amex have brought up their 'heavy artillery and I've thrown back their attack twice already.

 

In relation to plan A, the Barrister would really need to be a specialist expert in this field - if anyone can recommend a name, in strictest confidence please send me a pm (private message) - I'll clear down my box if it gets full.

 

Any advice on the financial aspects would be gratefully appreciated in the cause of common good (any suggestions from the site team ?)

 

pm angrycat- she knows one of the top bods

[means2anend]

Subbing!!!

 

Sorry I got to this thread so late!!!

 

Aim to read through it this weekend!!!

 

Got here from a Link on another thread posted by Magda something said by Paul Wltn that a cagger was currently testing in court whether original is required or ''true copy'' is sufficient.

Edited February 12, 2010 by means2anend

[Desperate Daniella]

You have arrived at the exciting bit.

 

I was alerted by Shadow yesterday, and since then I've posted on other Amex threads too, so Shakespeare's fans are growing every hour.

 

DD

[means2anend]

You have arrived at the exciting bit.

 

I was alerted by Shadow yesterday, and since then I've posted on other Amex threads too, so Shakespeare's fans are growing every hour.

 

DD

 

 

R U his SISTER;)

[sunflower99]

At the moment I simply can't, but if things change I'd be more than happy to.

I am in same situation as DD ! I i would love to !,but am in dire finacial straits my self. and would only be able to contribute a very small token amount.

It would be great if some sort of facility could be set up on cag where we could all contribute to shakespeares cause similar to cag donation sysstem where we could all donate what we felt we were able to afford through paypal or debit card and if it was arranged and sponsered by cag we wouild feel happy making donation knowing details were safe, I would only be able to afford a small tokenamount but even caggers who could only afford to donate just a £1 or £2 or even just 50 pence if we had a collection scheme on CAG and loads of caggers symphatetic to this cause only were able to donate these token amounts it would still mount up and be a great help to shakespeare! As a victory for shakesepeare would be a victory for us all.

Edited February 12, 2010 by sunflower99

[vjohn82]

Put me down for a donation for £10 if needed

[Desperate Daniella]

means2anend,

 

Not unless there's something my mum hasn't told me.

 

Sunflower, that's a very good idea and you are right. If everyone on CAG who might be affected by this gave just £1 it would all mount up. Even I could find £1.

 

DDx

[tedney]

Another late arrival to this thread. I too have very limited means at the moment. Like m2ae, I will be reading up over the weekend. If I can contribute in a small way I will.

[sunflower99]

means2anend,

 

Not unless there's something my mum hasn't told me.

 

Sunflower, that's a very good idea and you are right. If everyone on CAG who might be affected by this gave just £1 it would all mount up. Even I could find £1.

 

DDx

Hi DD

My thoughts exactly!I must admit like you would only be able to afford a £1 at moment as my bank account only had the grand total of £5.26 in it though luckily my hubby incapacity went in it recently LOL so like you I would be able to find a £1 ! and though these sums not huge amounts of money! if everyone interested in this thread donated at least a £1 and several caggers it seems are able to donate more than this.We should be able to get a large amount together r to help Shakeepeare! It would be great if one of the site mangers who we would all trust with debit card details paypal details and the money could organise a facility on CAG for this to be able to happen! xx

[means2anend]

Put me down for a donation for £10 if needed

 

 

AND ME!!!

BUT my concerns as to security and the money going exactly where it should lie with Sunflower:

 

I will send by Postal Order!!

 

CAG!!!- Advice Please on Address and ANY REFERENCE NUMBERS and who it would be for the C/O in the interest of Shaky's fighting Fund

 

 

Rgds

 

M28)ae

Edited February 12, 2010 by means2anend

[uptoeyeballs]

Yep, I'd be happy to chip into the fund.

 

You've done brilliantly so far Shakey!

 

uteb

[sunflower99]

AND ME!!!

 

BUT my concerns as to security and the money going exactly where it should lie with Sunflower:

 

I will send by Postal Order!!

 

CAG!!!- Advice Please on Address and ANY REFERENCE NUMBERS and who it would be for the C/O in the interest of Shaky's fighting Fund

 

 

Rgds

 

M28)ae

Hi means2end!

Thats a great idea! I would be prepared to send a postal order to shakespeare ! I just wish i could afford more than a £1 but as mentioned before all these small donations will mount up! Worth every penny to think about that Nasty bank getting some more grief!:grin: