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    • I would suggest that you stop trying to rely on legal theory – as you understand it. Firstly, because we are dealing with practical/pragmatic situations and at a low value level where these arguments tend not to work. Secondly, because you clearly have misunderstood the assessment of quantum where there are breaches of obligations. The formula that you have cited above is the method of loss calculation in torts. In contract it is entirely different. The law of obligations generally attempts to remedy the breach. This means that in tort, damages seek to put you into the position you would have been in had the breach not occurred. In other words it returns you to your starting position – point zero. Contract damages attend put you into the position that you would have been had the breach not occurred but this is not your starting position, contract damages assume that the agreement in dispute had actually been carried out. This puts you into your final position. You sold an item for £XXX. Your expectation was that you your item would be correctly delivered and that you would be the beneficiary of £XXX. Your expectation loss is the amount that you sold the item for and that is all you are entitled to recover. If you want, you can try to sue for the larger sum – and we will help you. But if they ask for evidence of the value of the item as it was sold then I can almost guarantee that either you will be obliged to settle for the lesser sum – or else a judge will give you judgement but for the lesser sum. This will put you to the position that you would have been had there been no breach of contract. I understand from you now that when you dispatch the item you declared the retail cost to you and not your expected benefit of £XXX. To claim for the retail value in the circumstances would offend the rules relating to betterment. If you want to do it then we will help you – but don't be surprised if you take a tumble.  
    • I was caught speeding 3 times in the same week, on the same road. All times were 8-12mph higher than the limit. I was offered the course for the first offense and I now need to accept the other 2 offenses. I just want to be ready for what might come. Will I get the £100 fine and 3 points for each of them or do I face something more severe?  These are my only offenses in 8 years of driving.
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    • We have finally managed to obtain the transcript of this case.

      The judge's reasoning is very useful and will certainly be helpful in any other cases relating to third-party rights where the customer has contracted with the courier company by using a broker.
      This is generally speaking the problem with using PackLink who are domiciled in Spain and very conveniently out of reach of the British justice system.

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Hi

I have decided to tackle Yorkshire Bank on behalf of my boyfriend, who has been charged hundred of pounds over the years, and is too lazy to do anything about it! Men eh!!

Have sent the DSAR letter off and have today forwarded them the cheque for £10, as they require.

I am currently tackling Halifax for myself who, so far, have been quite cooperative.

How do YB seem to be at dealing with these issues? I note from the Forums that a few people have had problems with them.

If there is anyone out there who is also just starting out, and wants to track progress together, that would be greatl! :p

 

Claire

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Halifax plc - £925 WON - received

Halifax plc £370.00 WON - received

 

Yorkshire Bank - £1290 WON - received for boyfriend

 

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Hi Claire and welcome. Unfortunately this mob are less than co-operative so expect to wait a few months. Having said that they can't hold out much longer so maybe you will be lucky.

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Thanks for your reply! I am willing to wait as long as it takes and go as far as it takes to get what is rightfully my boyfriends.

So fingers crossed they start taking us all seriously!

Will keep everyone posted!

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Halifax plc - £925 WON - received

Halifax plc £370.00 WON - received

 

Yorkshire Bank - £1290 WON - received for boyfriend

 

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  • 4 weeks later...

Visa Statements arrived - total £359 - not much but better than nothing.

Preliminary approach letter sent today.

Halifax plc - £1600 WON - received

Halifax plc - £925 WON - received

Halifax plc £370.00 WON - received

 

Yorkshire Bank - £1290 WON - received for boyfriend

 

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Hi

 

Welcome. You'll find Consumer Action Group and it's members very helpful! I'm a bit dim at things like this, but I have got the hang of it now, and there are many people in the same situation. I'm just about to post my LBA (letter before action) i was unusre about it, but when I totalled what they owe me up it amounts to £900 squid!!! So .....I'm definitely going through with it! They have my money! And they are not very nice and will try all kinds of things to put you off - but don't be. If you are unsure about anything, there is always someone here to help and advise.

 

Good Luck!

 

Patricia C

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Letter received from YB yesterday saying charges fair etc etc, will not be refunding etc etc. Report to financial ombusman if you feel you should etc etc.

 

LBA set to go off to them on 12th October, their two page lengthy letter will certainly not put me off! My partner does not think I will get these back for him, however I said that the letter we got was aimed to give people that impression, and that I, and all the people on this website know what we are doing so we aren't giving up!

 

Will keep you posted

Halifax plc - £1600 WON - received

Halifax plc - £925 WON - received

Halifax plc £370.00 WON - received

 

Yorkshire Bank - £1290 WON - received for boyfriend

 

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like ozzy says, send it straight off claire - you've got an obvious 'not on your nelly' letter.

 

Hope your bf buys u a nice prezzie when u get his money back for him ;)

 

PJ xx

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  • 2 months later...

Well, to be honest this has taken a back seat, as I found out I was pregnant, was ill in hospital and had a lenghty issue with YCC which had to take priority.

Anyway am back on with tackling YB and am starting again as such, as I can't remember where exactly I got up to and decided fresh correspondence would be best.

So Initial Approach sent today. Visa £359 Current Account £1191.

 

I know this is not going to be easy reading evreyone else's post, but am in for the long haul here!

Halifax plc - £1600 WON - received

Halifax plc - £925 WON - received

Halifax plc £370.00 WON - received

 

Yorkshire Bank - £1290 WON - received for boyfriend

 

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Just to update. Usual fob off response received from YB yesterday. LBA sent today. 14 days and counting.

Halifax plc - £1600 WON - received

Halifax plc - £925 WON - received

Halifax plc £370.00 WON - received

 

Yorkshire Bank - £1290 WON - received for boyfriend

 

Back to sort out Credit File and get back on track!

 

HAVE FAITH AND KEEP GOING :p

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Update. Court forms taken to Local Court on 1st Feb. Letter dated 1st February received from Yorkshire Bank with cheque for 50% of charges being £775. Have declined the same and advised that Court Action was commenced, however slightly delayed being issued due to Industrial Action. Have stated I will retain cheque until such time as full and final settlement is made, however this will not be encashed, and is not accepted as full and final settlement. Advised their offer is declined and am now only willing to deal with through Court Procedures.

 

Trust this is all ok?

Claire

Halifax plc - £1600 WON - received

Halifax plc - £925 WON - received

Halifax plc £370.00 WON - received

 

Yorkshire Bank - £1290 WON - received for boyfriend

 

Back to sort out Credit File and get back on track!

 

HAVE FAITH AND KEEP GOING :p

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I would be inclined to send the cheque back to them by registered post.That way there is no way that they can say you have accepted hteir offer by holding on to the cheque.

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Did wonder that myself. Have not sent letter yet, so think I will amend it to return the cheuqe, just to be on the safe side!

 

Thanks

Halifax plc - £1600 WON - received

Halifax plc - £925 WON - received

Halifax plc £370.00 WON - received

 

Yorkshire Bank - £1290 WON - received for boyfriend

 

Back to sort out Credit File and get back on track!

 

HAVE FAITH AND KEEP GOING :p

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Wise move.

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