Anney63 v Abbey *** WON ***

[anney63]

Hi again

well the copy of the defnce I received was direct from Abbey not the court. Apparently Abbey filed with court on the 22/12. Still not sent out when I phoned yesterday. So hopefully will receive sometime in the next few days. Abbey got extra time due to Xmas break. No probs I am going to use new AQ strategy it looks absolutely superb and will at least gain some of the time back. Has anyone alreadyu sent this to Abbey I would like to keep an eye on their thread to see response.

Anney:)

[thepowderroom]

Hello

 

Very interested to see your story - i am in a similar position - have just received letter back from Abbey saying they will contact me back within 4 weeks - it has now been suggested that i now file in small claims court and then add spreadsheet with 8% interest - is this right - did you do this - i am finding it impossible to add a new thread as i can't work out where it do that from and have spent one week reading everyone else's story and am desperate to talk/email someone to get some information back.

 

Good luck with your claim - if you have any really useful information you wish to share on how you approached the matter i would be most grateful.

 

kind regards

[Mad Nick]

Hi, thepowderroom,

 

i am finding it impossible to add a new thread

 

Make sure you're at Abbey sub-forum level - ie you can see all the Abbey threads listed. Then you'll find a NEW THREAD button between the Cahoot and Abbey/Cahoot success threads and the main Abbey threads. Regards, Mad Nick

[anney63]

Hi Thepowderroom

I never had anything from Abbey until I filed N1 which I found rather odd. Yes I sent a spread sheet for the basic amount plus the normal interest and the 8% added in the Value I put Total Charges 7486.89 Which is (£7300.+186.89 interest) and then interest @ 8 %=£1799

Plus daily rate pursuant to S69 @ £1.64

Hope this helps

Anney

[cross1217]

Anney, Your more or less at the same stage as me. Be sure to have a look at my thread re advice from GaryH reference new strategy for allocation questionnaire. Good luck - I'll keep an eye on your posts!.

[traceyrmj]

bear in mind that they may not file the AQ in time, they were two weeks later with mine and this puts everythign back even later and the judge didnt do a darn thing about it GGGRRR!

[anney63]

Hi All

What I'm finding strange is that on all the threads I have read Abbey made an offer of some sort (not that I would accept) but I have had nothing apart from them sedning me a copy of their defence (which I have not been sent by the court yet) I am beginning to wonder if I have done something wrong or could it be that the account was closed in JAN 2005 and they are having to go through the same thing as I did to get copies of paperwork and when they do there are pages of really small print to go through. Takes up a lot of time.Any views ???

[cross1217]

No Anney, I know how you feel!. I am the same ...court stage awaiting Defence but have had no offer from Abbey to date......not even a token GOGW. Abbey have until the end of the month to file Defence. They have already acknowledged. Suspect we will be submitting court bundles over the next month or so!.

[anney63]

Oh Well

Just snowed under I reckon

Anney

[anney63]

Hello Again

Received AQ at last . Has to be filed by 22nd all ready with new Draft Directions. Will file on 22nd no good filing before will fax a copy over to Abbey the same day and include scedule again. They will have no excuses then. (No doubt they will find something to hold things up)

Anney:)

[bish]

Hi Anney

 

Filed my second AQ with new draft directions today, copy sent in post today along with letter I posted in my thread, to abbey. See what happens and keep you posted. I think they are drowning in the flood and just dealing with the most pressing cases, hence you and cross1217 have had no settlement offers or GOGW. I can not see why they would adopt different approach to your cases, so just sit tight. It can be more frustrating when they do send you GOGW and offers, as you know you are not going to accept less than 100% so it just drags things out, as in my case and a number of others. Just want to get the bundle of now so know nearing the end.

 

Regards bish.

[anney63]

Hi Bish

I have noticed that some people are faxing a copy of their AQ to Abbey I wondered if it might be an idea to send mine with a copy of the schedule as it stands at the moment with 8% plus the draft directions. I'm using the new strategy. I think it might at least get a reaction something I haven't had apart from a copy of their defence.

[anney63]

Hi Again

Has anybody got any idea what you charge costs wise. I have receipts for paper and ink cartridge, but what about all the hours getting everything together and research. I don't want to overdo it and ruin everything when the time comes.

[bish]

Hi Anney

 

I just sent the copy AQ with draft directions attatched by post. They had already said in the letter with the microfiche statements that they were writing to the court to extend stay period for 3 weeks. So I am not expecting them to file an AQ as directed by the court. However in the AQ under other information I stated that I had not agreed a further stay period with the defendant, which was orderd by the judge, so will wait for the judge to decide. I think that abbey play by their agenda and get you to do the same, so play them at their own game. Set your own agenda, play along with them but follow what you think is best for you. Fax if you think it is to your advantage, abbey are trying to trip you up, as long as you abide by the court procedures don't worry how and when they get the AQ, as long as they get a copy. Remeber they are the defendant not you, its up to them to prove their case in court, well at least on the balance of probability.

 

Regards bish.

[GaryH]

Hi Again

Has anybody got any idea what you charge costs wise. I have receipts for paper and ink cartridge, but what about all the hours getting everything together and research. I don't want to overdo it and ruin everything when the time comes.

 

If your claim is allocated to the fast track you can charge £9.25 per hour spent preparing your claim. If it's allocated to small claims, you won't be able to claim anything.

[cross1217]

Anney, Won't be long now I think. The new draft directions should tie Abbey down if the Judge agrees to the request. In fact, like me you will probably receive an offer of settlement soon in the form of either a GOGW or 50%. I will keep an eye on your progess. Fingers crossed eh?!?...

[anney63]

Cross1217

Who knows what will happen next just read Lordlees thread re the meeting at Abbey's. So need to watch and see if things start speeding up.

We can but hope

[kippy2]

you will be fine trust me my friends claim in fast track was settled they bent over backwards

[anney63]

Hi All

Just out of curiosity is anyone claimimg through Chelmsford Court. Just wondered how things were running time wise. I have to file my AQ by Monday 22nd . All ready when do you suggest I fax copy to Abbey. I was going to do it on Monday after I had been to court. Filing the new draft directions hoping this will cut time.

Anney:)

[Michael Browne]

All ready when do you suggest I fax copy to Abbey.

Soon as you like.

[bish]

Hi Anney,

 

Agree with Michael, let them have it. Although I have taken a leaf from their book, get it there at the last moment. Sent mine at the same time I issued my second AQ at the court on the last day to issue, hope it keeps them on their toes.

 

Regards bish.

[anney63]

Hi All

I think I'll fax it on Friday afternoon and take it to court Monday

Look forward to a few more months of battle. There's a note in The Sun today re Abbey charges on page 3 of their Cashflow supplement .Just how an accountants took Abbey to court in Southend on behalf of their clients. Also a piece on page 1 . So watch out for an influx of new threads

Anney:)

[anney63]

Hi All

Faxed copy of AQ ti Inga. And filed in court as I was need thought it would save a job on Monday. Now it's the long wait. Court dates at the moment April May in my court

Anney

[Lula]

If your claim is allocated to the fast track you can charge £9.25 per hour spent preparing your claim. If it's allocated to small claims, you won't be able to claim anything.

 

GaryH, I hate to contradict you here but you can claim time for preparing your court bundles

[anney63]

Hello Again

Rang court Abbey did file AQ 19th so just waiting now they said they usually give judge about a week and then notify parties ASAP

Although they are a little behind