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I feel kind of sorry for the little fella really, he's got to go back and tell the crims at Welscum that he failed to get the case chucked out and they need to prepare for trial :(

 

NOT.......!!! (PRECISE)

prep for trial it is.

 

are we upto speed, are we good to go.

 

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Hats Off Wannabee

 

Yes You Can Apply For Summary Judgement And I Would Do It

 

They Have No Case To Answer As Its Written With In The Cca 1974

 

The Most It Will Cost You Is 75 Quid And Is Done By An N244 Apllication Form

 

I Would Strike While The Iron Is Hot

 

you Deserve It

 

Dont Mean To Tell You To Suck Eggs But

 

Do You Know How Many Payments Have Been Made And Added 8%

 

The Cost Of A Replacement Car With Same Age And Milage

 

You Will Need This Info

 

Sorry If Going Over Old Ground

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The cocksure little man even had a statement of costs ready to ask for when he won!

Bonus for me, I now get to apply for 2 thirds of that amount when I win!! ;)

I hate you Welscum and I will not give in!!! :mad:

 

that amount + trial costs

 

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prep for trial it is.

 

are we upto speed, are we good to go.

 

cab

The judge asked me if I had read their defence and still wanted to proceed. I said "yes" and then the little man started arguing :p

I'll give him his due, he did try really hard to avoid a trial, even requesting a stay before allocation when all else failed. This has just been another example of how these big companies think they can ride rough-shot over the law and the consumer. If nothing else it has made me even more determined to make them accountable for their actions :mad:

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Hats Off Wannabee

 

Yes You Can Apply For Summary Judgement And I Would Do It

 

They Have No Case To Answer As Its Written With In The Cca 1974

 

The Most It Will Cost You Is 75 Quid And Is Done By An N244 Apllication Form

 

I Would Strike While The Iron Is Hot

 

you Deserve It

 

Dont Mean To Tell You To Suck Eggs But

 

Do You Know How Many Payments Have Been Made And Added 8%

 

The Cost Of A Replacement Car With Same Age And Milage

 

You Will Need This Info

 

Sorry If Going Over Old Ground

Thanks Postggj :)

Yes I added all payments with interest to my claim form.

I decided against the cost of a replacement car and instead went for the value of the car as stated in the agreement. It's not like they ever make any allowances for depreciation or mileage when chasing you for the outstanding balance! All dealings must be fair for both parties ;)

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Thanks Postggj :)

Yes I added all payments with interest to my claim form.

I decided against the cost of a replacement car and instead went for the value of the car as stated in the agreement. It's not like they ever make any allowances for depreciation or mileage when chasing you for the outstanding balance! All dealings must be fair for both parties ;)

well done dude yes kik them where it hurts,they were greedy enough and stupid enough to tthink they are above the law,have you done anything about the police for allowing this to take place go to the police complaints commissioner and put a claim in for their actions this may wake up the local boys in blue to the antics of balliffs and also puts a bee in their bonnet to act within the law themselves and not take things for granted..

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for other reading this who are in a simlar situation as wanna and myself, if you earn under £31,000 (including partners earnings for couples) you may be entitled to free legal representation via civil legal aid.

 

i have just spoken to an adviser from this organisation, Can I get legal aid?

 

and completed their assessment calculator and as i have recently taken a lower paid job i apparently qualify for free legal aid, i explained what my case was and they said it was acceptable.

 

best part is the site diverts you straight to solicitors in your area who will take the case on and one of the ones in my area that came up i know and they are a good firm of solicitors so i am going to look into getting some formal legal representation for my case, if it's free why not.

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congrats on the new edition to your wonderful family.

 

an extreme difference from one court to the next, but they are all bound by the same protocols and system.

 

well i am going to have to take my socks and shoe's off soon (running out of finger nails)

 

cab

 

Thanks cab not made it over there yet will call them in a while :)

I am a consumer just like you, please get a second opinion or investigate yourself on anything I advise as I am in no way legally trained. Everything I know has come from the Mighty CAG and fellow CAGGERS. :cool:

 

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Well that was short and sweet! Case has been allocated to fast track for full trial ;)

 

 

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Oh yes it does! :p

He was quite distressed at having the case allocated to trial for some reason :p

We had a little "chat" outside the courtroom ;)

 

He tried to be a little patronising and explain to me what a return of goods claim was :eek: His little round face soon screwed up when I said, "yes I know what a return of goods claim is, it's what Welcome finance should've issued before repossessing my car!"

He suddenly became devoid of words :p

 

 

:lol: :lol: :lol: LOVE IT

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for other reading this who are in a simlar situation as wanna and myself, if you earn under £31,000 (including partners earnings for couples) you may be entitled to free legal representation via civil legal aid.

 

i have just spoken to an adviser from this organisation, Can I get legal aid?

 

and completed their assessment calculator and as i have recently taken a lower paid job i apparently qualify for free legal aid, i explained what my case was and they said it was acceptable.

 

best part is the site diverts you straight to solicitors in your area who will take the case on and one of the ones in my area that came up i know and they are a good firm of solicitors so i am going to look into getting some formal legal representation for my case, if it's free why not.

 

I tried this the solicitor I had said due to the type of case legal aid may not cover it just a warning hence me being a LiP instead

I am a consumer just like you, please get a second opinion or investigate yourself on anything I advise as I am in no way legally trained. Everything I know has come from the Mighty CAG and fellow CAGGERS. :cool:

 

If I have helped in any way please click my reputation star and make a donation to CAG to enable us all to continue to help each other :cool:

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Well Wannabe what can I say but well done you - you didnt listen to their BS and wouldnt cave to intimidation you should be well and truely proud of yourself! The fact the tried their damnest to avoid trial speaks volumes! xx

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Good stuff. Yes, I'd go for getting judgment too, after all they admitted they did it, there is precious little to discuss, it seems to me. Also, from a psychological, you going for the throat will remind them (in case they had any doubt) that they'd be better off negotiating a settlement and fast. they're so used to bullying people that when it comes their way, they'll be a lot more unsure of themselves and getting them wrong footed can only be a bonus. ;-)

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well done dude yes kik them where it hurts,they were greedy enough and stupid enough to tthink they are above the law,have you done anything about the police for allowing this to take place go to the police complaints commissioner and put a claim in for their actions this may wake up the local boys in blue to the antics of balliffs and also puts a bee in their bonnet to act within the law themselves and not take things for granted..

patrickq1

Hello and thank you :)

Yes I did complain to the IPCC and had it dealt with by local resolution. They are also aware that pending the outcome of this case I will be suing them too ;)

They could've done things very differently and I will make sure they know exactly what the score is :)

Thanks for your support, it's very much appreciated x

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Well Wannabe what can I say but well done you - you didnt listen to their BS and wouldnt cave to intimidation you should be well and truely proud of yourself! The fact the tried their damnest to avoid trial speaks volumes! xx

Thanks mate, with all the kindness I received on here before I left I felt like you were all with me :)

Yes it does doesn't it?! ;)

A trial would go into great detail and nit pick through everything :)

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Good stuff. Yes, I'd go for getting judgment too, after all they admitted they did it, there is precious little to discuss, it seems to me. Also, from a psychological, you going for the throat will remind them (in case they had any doubt) that they'd be better off negotiating a settlement and fast. they're so used to bullying people that when it comes their way, they'll be a lot more unsure of themselves and getting them wrong footed can only be a bonus. ;-)

Thanks Bookworm, the only reason I didn't go for SJ when I received their defence was that the hearing was only 2 weeks away and I didn't want to risk a lengthy adjournment while there was a chance it could've been all sorted today.

But got the adjournment today anyway so I've nothing to lose :)

The worst that can happen is that the judge dismisses my SJ application and it will proceed to trial anyway. So it's 6 of one, half a dozen of the other ;)

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