NeilP .v. Abbey National Plc *** WON AS WELL!!!**

[NeilP]

Re-calculated claim, completely particularised was sent to Abbeys Solicitors last night. This morning i sent Abbeys solicitors copies of three N1 forms (also completely particularised - so no excuses this time!) for my other Abbey account, old mortgage and the Wifes old Abbey Account, with the thought that they may like to settle these prior the forms being lodged into the Court System and save us both the hassle.

 

It's worth a shot!

 

They now have until 21st June to produce a defence for the initial claim.

 

Just a thought. If getting a claim onto the fast track is a good thing (cost issue aside), would it be an idea, if they don't pay up for the others, to ask for the claims to be merged, thus taking it over the £5k threshold and forcing into the fast track? Once that track has been allocated, standard disclosure can be requested.....

[Odd Fellow]

An interesting tactic! I think that none of us expect the initial claim to go a whole lot further (hope, anyway) but landing them with clear indications that you're about to issue separate actions might focus their minds on the escallating costs of all this.

 

On a separate note, I'm off to program the DVD recorder for tonight's Tonight with(out) Trevor McDonnald.

[NeilP]

Got their defence through in the post this morning. I'll leave any comments about it for now!!

 

Accompanying the defence was a 50% offer - Surprise Surprise! Erm - No!!

 

I also had an e-mail response about my other pending claims with Abbey, and they have offered my 50% on those as well as a gesture of goodwill - that's nice of them isn't it folks!! I think i need to do some more reading to see i if i should accept these offers....... on the other hand, maybe i don't!

[Jane Austen]

Well done Neil. Nearly there!

[caro]

How about accepting 50% as long as they give you another 50% to go with it?

[MARTIN3030]

well if its 50% with 14 days to go it looks promising..........

 

 

[NeilP]

Just go an e-mail stating that my this claim PLUS as i had sent them details of my other Abbey Account, Old Mortgage and Wifes Old Abbey account's pending legal action, they have settled THE LOT 100%!

 

Just waiting for the funds to appear in my account (i asked for a direct transfer instead of cheque as that was the manner in which they took the money in the first place) and i can make that all important donation to CAG!

 

Thanks to everyone for their support, especially to Whizzkid001 as we have shared many a long conversation as our cases went parallel with one another (and so did Abbey's reponses spookily - literally often within minutes of each other), to Seminole for coming to my Court Hearing, Bankfodder for his wise words of wisdom and of course ALL OF YOU who have offered words of support (it sounds a bit like the Oscars!!).

 

Apart from winning, it is with great satisfaction that i have just spent the last 20 minutes phoning all those doubters that i know who didn't believe it possible!! I think that there will be a couple of new members coming our way!!!

 

See you all around the forum!

 

On with the next ones now........

[fergal71]

superb and well done inspiration to us all especially the thousands of new members....

[Jane Austen]

Well done Neil - both you and Chris 100%. I'm really pleased for you both.

 

Who will be next, I wonder?

[Bookworm]

 

 

 

WOO-HOO!!!!!!!

 

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(sorry, Neil, I edited your title to draw a bit more attention, I thought you were a bit to quiet about it, lol)

[MARTIN3030]

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat news neil.

 

Another success story to join the daily growing number

 

CONGRATULATIONS.

 

 

To all the newbies too .....take some assurances from these results and keep at it .

 

[Tina&Gaz]

congratz!! make me feel a little less nervous now, lets hope whizz's court case was a sign to them that the law won't stand for it and that they will pay up WITHOUT it getting that far

[rbrears]

Many congratulations

[caro]

Oh this is all so exciting. I was really nervous about the prospect of going to court, but after yours and Whizzy's experiences I am ready. Ok I'm not with Abbey, but:

Let Battle Commence!

[sharont1]

well done you congrats you are a star

[Spiceskull]

To Neil and Whizzy - this was a long slog, but holding out paid off. Well done the pair of you!

[joneshousehold]

Hey, a really big well done from us. After all that nonsense you have had to put up with from Abbey (and barrister) it's good to see you were right all along.

 

Time to celebrate I think

[Rich44]

Congrats m8 tell me to mind my own biz if you like but just out of curiousity how much was the total payout in the end?

[NeilP]

Rich44 - Not enough!!

[Michael Browne]

It never is, but that's life! Well done.

[bram stoker]

Congratulations from me too Neil.

[gordonhall]

A lot of people have been watching this and whizzys thread and have been holding their breath....

 

deep sigh

 

 

WELL DONE to everyone involved - we are all mightily proud of you.

[Jamloo]

Brilliant news Neil...Congratulations !!!!

[fairydustforever]

wow!!!...what a gripping read...

 

I am very very pleased for you Neil!!!! Many congratulations :o)

 

Oh dear...its all SO scary though, and Ive only just begun!!!!

 

Debbie

[whizzkid001]

Don't be Debbie, as Neil & everyone else will tell you - it's what they want, to scare you off & frustrate you from claiming what's rightfully yours! Just read the FAQ's & other peoples threads, don't let them intimidate or bully you!