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    • depends what the fees are, typically nothing can be added once judgement is passed bar litigation costs. on document retention time limits etc at least 6yrs previous must be held though many hold complete info. as for acronyms and abbreviations ideally yes they should     
    • Still have to submit a statement either system....if they fail they can only give verbal because they failed to file and serve.
    • OP stated they had been arrested, but not charged (let alone convicted). They DON'T have a criminal record, but do have an entry on the PNC. That information stays on the PNC (Police National Computer) for life, but doesn't get released in a standard DBS. It only MIGHT get released for an Enhanced DBS (eDBS) check  ... but it would be incredibly unlikely. (The rational behind this is that eDBS's allow for 'information at Chief Officer of Police's discretion' ..... this covers the 2 'barring lists' and is also intended for the scenario where someone has multiple arrests or investigations, where safeguarding is a concern .... it was brought in after the Soham murders / Ian Huntley case, where the information known about the now-convicted child murderer may have prevented his employment in a school, had it been made available). So, for the sake of accuracy and completeness, arrests stay on the PNC for life, wont appear in a standard DBS, MIGHT appear in an eDBS, but in reality, would be the exception rather than the norm, and I can't see them being released  to a defense barrister. What then if the defence found out a different way, and brought it up in court?. Again, unlikely, but the important feature is that the judge would make sure they trod very carefully!. They MIGHT consider using it if there were other factors that allowed them to try to cast doubts as to the truthfulness of your evidence, but on its own : No way. Anyone MIGHT be arrested (if a seemingly plausible complaint been made against them)! The approach to take if it did come up is to be truthful. "Yes, I was arrested. It arose from a vexatious complaint. I wasn't charged, let alone convicted. That could happen to any one of us, if a vexatious complaint gets made" Far better that than lying, saying you'd never been arrested, and getting caught in a lie : that would ruin your credibility. I'm incredibly doubtful it will even come up, though.
    • we dont get N157 because its new OCMC but no court dont have evidence either.   Just seems a bit of a pointless wait but oh well
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Hi Yoga,

 

I haven't really got going as I am waiting for my full statements to arrive from Openplan. However, I calculated my last 12 months and it came to over £1800 so I know that final figure will be big.

My question is, are you splitting your claim into small chunks (under 5k) and using small claims?

 

Cheers

 

Wobbles

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AQ arrived this morning with the help of Gary H (thank you) I will return it tomorrow using the new strat and £100 (do we need to claim for this too or is it automatic ?)

 

Thanks to all for help and advice

 

regards

 

Kajun

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Hi Wobbles

I have put the whole lot in one claim, going fast track as total is just over £14k!! If I broke it down it would cost me more to file in the end and I just want it all done in one go..

 

Update as of today is that I received my claim form back from the Court, claim deemed served on Barclays/Woolwich as of 14th March so they have until 28th March to acknowledge (have called court today to check whether they have responded yet and so far nothing, though I am sure that I won't be lucky and they will respond in the nick of time!!). So sitting and waiting for a week with bated breath....

 

Doing all my research though, AQ info etc. Doesn't hurt to be prepared.

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Good luck with your claim:) I am up to the same stage as you, my claim was acknowledged on 13th March by Adrian St John who intends to defend all of the claim:eek: Hope we both hear something good soon

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Hi yogachick123 , I am about two weeks behind you as I should put my claim into court for over 13k and just under 4k in interest !!!! I am soooo scared !!!! and quite honestly can't understand how I have managed to survive . I will keep an eye on how your doing and everyone else on this forum , which to be honest I think i'm addicted to. Is it normal that I have not been given an offer yet? cos i'm feeling quite left out !

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Aw bless...:p yeah don't worry, I got my offer about the 7th of Feb which was just about the time my LBA deadline expired....

 

Have just phoned the court (although Wooly had until 28th to respond, had hoped I might slip through the net!! but no such luck!) Seems they put in a defence received yesterday. Here we go..... a weekend of putting together info for Allocation Questionnaire which I think is the next step...but a step closer all the same..Will be using the new strategy so a lot of reading up to do on case law, putting together my paperwork and being sure that I have everything ready if the judge agrees to proposed directions I will be asking for.

 

Deep breaths...yogic calm will see me through, along with all on the forums kind support xx

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Incidentally, does anyone think we can use the clip from Whistleblower where the manager said most it cost them was £1.50 to £2.00 to bounce a cheque for example as part of our court bundle?

 

dont see why not.

 

dont be worried about fast track. you have a great tool ie STANDARD DISCLOSURE by the defendant! which believe me they will not want to do :D

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thanks looby! good luck with yours too...remember the best thing to do is keep reading and be sure to throw questions out there if you are not sure. everyone here is really helpful and truly wants you to win your case.. keep in touch.

 

just extend that thanks to all who have sent messages of support and assistance. couldn't have got this far without you!!:)

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OK .... long delay in next step but here we are at last. Turns out my file had been overlooked and the district judge only got to review last week. Have this morning received Barclays defence of my claim with allocation questionnaire. So here goes!!!!!

 

Bit nervy now, as I don't want to mess up, but know that it is nothing that other peeps haven't been through with them before.

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Hi Guys

Well to update you I have now received a Notice of Allocation to the Small Claims Track (Hearing). I used the new AQ strategy in the end, however the judge has not order the directions I suggested..just bulk standard info swap 14 days before court hearing (never mind, just means a little more time to wait).

 

The Hearing date is set for 31 July and the judge has allowed an hour and a half for the case.

 

My question is this - should I call Barclays (as they are now dealing with my claim, Woolwich are no more :p ) and see if they wish to discuss settlement at this stage? Or would I be better off waiting until closer to the court date?

 

ANy advice greatly appreciated

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