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I've now got all my statements and I've calculated the charges using a spread sheet I found in the library on this site! This spread sheet calculates interest at 8% but a friend who I recomended this site to has found another spread sheet which states that you only claim the 8% if you go to court! Can anyone advise which is correct?

 

I cant wait to send in my spread sheet but there appears to be lots of different advice as to where to send it in to. I sent my origional letter to my Lloyds TSB branch and I received my statements from Swallow House in Birmingham. Any ideas :-?

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You can only claim the 8% when you issue proceedings just send the bank a breakdown of the charges date reason amount you add the 8% when you do moneyclaim or on your N1

 

You can send info back to your branch no doubt they will forward it to birmingham

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Hi

 

I was unsure as to how to write out the statements of charges, I ended up filling in the spreadsheet and then removed the last 2 columns that add the 8% interest on.

 

hope this helps

 

Stacey

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09.8.06 - LBA Received By Halifax

19.8.06 - 10% goodwill offer received

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I've been unsuccesful with my on line claim (on the last day) and I've now received a defence to the claim at my local court. Should I proceed???

 

I wouldnt care I messed up my claim in the first place cos I was claiming £299 + the 8% but I didnt add the 8% to my total, not realising until I'd submitted the claim.

 

Anyway their defance has 9 points and seems to go on forever, even onto a seperate sheet. I cant list it all here but they say that when I opened the account I knwe that there would be charges and if I'd stayed in credit etc.,

 

I'm woried now that I'm going to be the first person to fail and end up owing them money that I cant afford to pay!

 

Can anyone advise please?:o

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I've been unsuccesful with my on line claim (on the last day) and I've now received a defence to the claim at my local court. Should I proceed???

 

I wouldnt care I messed up my claim in the first place cos I was claiming £299 + the 8% but I didnt add the 8% to my total, not realising until I'd submitted the claim.

 

Anyway their defance has 9 points and seems to go on forever, even onto a seperate sheet. I cant list it all here but they say that when I opened the account I knwe that there would be charges and if I'd stayed in credit etc.,

 

I'm woried now that I'm going to be the first person to fail and end up owing them money that I cant afford to pay!

 

Can anyone advise please?:o

 

Hi dont panic which bank is it. Just read the threads and faqs they will help you, a defence on the last day is the norm if you are dealing with Natwest or RBS and cobbetts

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Don't worry. It's completely standard that Lloyds have entered a defence and from what I've seen it's always a long defence. Check out some of the threads in the successes forum to reassure yourself that this has happened before and so you know what to expect next.

 

Don't let them panic you though. If you spend some time getting familiar with the next stages of the process then they won't be able to put you off with their next actions.

 

Good luck. Lucid :)

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*All settled in full - 6/2/07

*Hearings - 7/2/07

*Prelims sent - 9/8/06

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Hi Robbo,

 

Obviously, without seeing the defense in full I can't say for certain - however, it seems that Lloyds have filed the exact same defense that they have for every other claim filed against them. It also sounds as though you've received the same letters and mis-information from them that everyone else has.

 

I suggest you read around various threads in the Lloyds forum. In particular, you should look at the threads in the "Lloyds Successes" forum, as these will more likely than not contain identical copies of the above info.

 

In short, carry on. You will have received an Allocation Questionnaire from the courts along with a copy of Lloyd's defense - you should sign and return this, especially seeing as there is no extra fee to pay for your AQ due to the low amount you're claiming. Additionally, assuming your claim is allocated to the Small Claims track, you will not be liable for their expenses in the remote possibility that you do get sat in front of a judge and do lose.

 

Remember: This is your money they have taken unlawfully. Not quite the same principle, but if your next door neighbour walked into your house and stole your wallet - all on video tape - would you let him get away with it?

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Thanks fot the quick reply. Its Lloyds TSB. So you think its worth taking them on?

 

YES they have taken your money from you. All you need to do is read the faqs and Lloyds threads. They will pay the full amount in the end. All they are trying to do is scare you. They are hoping that you will capitulate chack out the returned charges survey see how much the have paid out already. Any probs pm me.:D

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It means send a private message Robbo - click on a user's name and then select 'send a private message' :)

reload vs Lloyds - £2703.11 Settlement Reached 14/07/06.

reload vs Lloyds Round 2 - Prelim sent 27/03/07. £435 owed.

reload vs Capital One - £456.57 Settlement Reached 14/07/06.

reload's mum vs Barclays - £745 owed. £375 partial settlement reached 17/10/06.

Lloyds Bank - The Template Response Letters!

 

Advice & opinions of reload are offered informally, without prejudice and without liability. Please use your own judgment. Seek advice of a qualified insured professional if you have any doubts.

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It stands for Private Message. Click on the username and select send a private message. You can then send a message to that user that only they will be able to see.

 

Lucid :)

Mindzai & Lucid vs Lloyds TSB

*Won unconditionally with contractual interest (29.85% compounded)

Lucid's Account - £749.62 * Joint Account - £2019.64 * Mindzai's Account - £595.65

*All settled in full - 6/2/07

*Hearings - 7/2/07

*Prelims sent - 9/8/06

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GOT A COURT DATE? A guide to the later stages

 

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Guys is can I add the interest that I foolishly missed off now or is it too late for that?

 

Should I contact them and suggest that?

 

You can write to the court and inform them you have made a mistake and ask them to change the amount claimed, however how much is the interest? if it is very small i would consider not bothering.

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Definitely worth bothering about then.;) I'd follow livelylad's advice and write off asking the Court to amend it. I'm sure it won't be a problem.

 

Good luck. Lucid :)

Mindzai & Lucid vs Lloyds TSB

*Won unconditionally with contractual interest (29.85% compounded)

Lucid's Account - £749.62 * Joint Account - £2019.64 * Mindzai's Account - £595.65

*All settled in full - 6/2/07

*Hearings - 7/2/07

*Prelims sent - 9/8/06

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GOT A COURT DATE? A guide to the later stages

 

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Thanks lucid. I've just read one of the success stories from LTSB and he got a letter from their solicitors a few days after their defence letter offering full settlement. I guess there is hope yoe but I guess it cant do any harm to write in about the intyerest

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