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Yeah i can see that....think i may just do a ticklist coz it will be easier for me to understand. Will post it up later. If everyone thinks its ok, I will drop it off at court 2mrw and send link a copy in time for the big day.... Pudst x x x x

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I don’t think you need to give anyone a copy pre-hearing (it’s not the trial) even if it’s a skeleton argument.

If it’s just a tick list it’s for your benefit really – to make sure all the issues are properly covered and you don’t miss an important point that the judge needs to be aware of.

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No line spaces made it dead hard to read....

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Yes, yes, yes!!! I'm the proud owner of a 2nd DN from Link!! Yesterday I posted here that I received a DN for an account that not even belongs to me (as proved to me by Link themselves by sending me a copy of the Credit Agreement: nothing related to me, not the signature, the name, or the address on the agreement).Today I got the second DL, this time for an MBNA account that I indeed owe about 300 pounds, but for which I've got a repayment agreement with Link. However, for this account, they included a second sheet of paper (haven't got a scanner to upload it here), so I'll tell you what it says:------------------Dear Customer,Thank you for your recent payment.The enclosed default notice was sent as your agreement with MBNA Europe Bank had not been terminated; the default notice is a legal requirement before the agreement can be terminated.Your current repayment agreement with us to clear your debt is still valid. Please do not stop making your agreed payments.Your current repayment agreement with LINK Financial is not being terminated.You should make your payment as normal this month to us.Please accept our apologies if this has caused you any confusion as this was not our intention. If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact our office on FREEPHONE 0800 064 4499LINK Financial.-----------------I checked all my dusted documents and I could not find a DL notice from MBNA, only threats that they would send me one (that was almost 2 years ago)... so maybe LINK can get away with sending me a DL notice now. And if I read this correctly, they do not expect a reply in this case.Nevertheless, I will complain to them about the first DL I received for an account that I do not even hold. And I also plan to complain to the FOS / TS and OFT for that

 

I've found this on another thread... will it help....Pudst x x x x x

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24th September 2008 - I get another DN. This still doesnt allow time for service as is dated 24th and gives me a remedy date of 8th October 2008. I have had absolutely no other paperwork from Link.I have checked my file and do not have a DN from MBNA however i know for a fact they registered one with the CRA. They only paperwork MBNA sent from the S.A.R - (Subject Access Request) request was a list of charges. I think this was before the DN was registered anyway.I will check the balance now and type it on.

 

This one is irrelevant now as the account was terminated after the issue of the first (invalid) DN. They cant un-terminate the agreement every time they feel like it to correct a mistake.

 

The fact that MBNA didn’t default you is very strange and worth a mention – also I think the MBNA default could be checked against the records with the credit reference agencies (keep that back for later if you need to be absolutely sure).

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I will scout round my house... i remember printing off my credit file and not sure whether it would show the MBNA default.... Will do my checklist tonight and post up for you to see..... MBNA did default me but didnt send me a hard copy.... will save that though if can get the evidence... Pudst x x x x

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If you are sure about them defaulting you then you can ask for the original MBNA DN to be made available – the questions would be was the account terminated by MBNA (which stuffs Links claim – on the back of a live agreement) and was the MBNA DN valid (could have been wrong date or amount etc…)– you won’t know this until you see a copy so don’t put forward any arguments regarding the MBNA DN other than you want to see a copy.

If the judge thinks that the MBNA DN is irrelevant to this case then you can make the point about MBNA possibly terminating the account before Link bought it – which makes it very relevant.

Hope that makes sense.

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Yep it makes sense... I will post up my check list in a bit. Will use yours as a starting point.Thanx....Thanx.... Thanx.... Thanx for all your help!!!! Pudst x x x x

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Checklist done. Will post up in a min.************************************************************************************************************* Just been reading one of the letters sent from Link. They have stated that the agreement was defaulted on 1st December 2007 (this would have been MBNA) does this mean that I have got evidence that MBNA did some form of default/termination.... does this help me? ? ?? ?? LOL I'm really looking at every word now............................ They have put in their letter, 'The above reference number relates to an agreement signed on the 08th June 2004 for the issue of a credit card issued by MBNA. The agreement was defaulted on 01st December 2007 and subsequently legally assigned to Link Financial Ltd for recovery, a letter of assignment would have been sent to you at this time.' This is in the letter when they acknowledged my defence..... ******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************Let me know what you think... If this is important I will need to add it to my checklist, sorry abt all the stars and dots but my computer has gone nuts again and isnt putting in line spaces........Pudst x x x x

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probs!

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In the XXX County CourtClaim Number: XXXXXXXX

Between

Link Financial Limited – Claimant

And

Pudsters14 – DefendantThis is a test!

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Checkpoints

 

 

The Paperwork:

 

• No agreement/paperwork sent by Link to substantiate this claim.

• No letter before action was sent.

• Link are frustrating proceedings by not providing paperwork – it was really hard to compose a defense and impossible to calculate any possible counter-claim.

• Link sent a letter (dated 30th May 2008) stating that they will not provide me with any paperwork until they are completely satisfied that I am their customer. If there is doubt, why have they issued a court case?

• Link are claiming that this alleged debt was assigned to them on 21st January 2008 however it took them until 8th April 2008 to contact me.

• Link asked in their allocation questionnaire to rely on ‘hearsay’ evidence. However the only paperwork they attached to this form is a letter introducing Link to the customer (me). This letter is not the one that was sent to me. It only has minor differences but still has been produced after the fact and is not an ‘exact’ copy. My name is even spelt wrong on the letter attached to the AQ.

• The Particulars of Claim are very vague and do not properly disclose the relevant details.

• As above refused my Sect 18 request for information.

 

 

 

If Link have/refer to the Agreement:

 

• The agreement is an application.

• The terms and conditions are not linked to the signature document.

• The two documents have different serial numbers (bottom left & bottom right) which puts further doubt as to whether the documents are linked.

• The application refers to Section 11 but this does not appear on the terms and conditions supplied which suggests that the terms and conditions are (a) not linked and (b) incomplete.

• It is unenforceable by virtue of s127(3) of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 because the signature document is deficient of the prescribed terms as outlined in schedule 6 of the Consumer Credit (Agreements) Regulations 1983.

• I need to see the ORIGINAL and not a copy.

 

 

Dispute:

 

• Link Financial have taken further action despite the fact they were fully aware of the ongoing legal dispute. ( I spoke to Shaun Jones at Link Financial as soon as I received the first letter)

• MBNA also sold the alleged debt whilst there was an ongoing dispute.

Selling the debt on:

 

• I was not sent a notice of assignment from MBNA.

• I was not provided with any copy of the Deed/Notice of Assignment under Pre-court Protocol (Sect 18).

• Do Link have any right to the alleged debt? Failure to provide a Deed of Assignment would mean NO!

 

 

The Default Notice:

 

 

• The alleged amount demanded in the default is inflated with penalty charges.

• The default demands the alleged balance and not any arrears.• The default notice doesn’t allow enough time to remedy the alleged breach (14 days exactly so not allowing for service)

• The default notice does not specifically identify the debt (the reference number means nothing and it does not state what type of account the default notice refers to)

• Second invalid default notice sent on 24th September 2008. The reason Link Financial have given for this is that the account was never properly terminated from MBNA therefore this surely gives Link no right of action on this claim.

 

 

The amount of claim:

 

 

• How do they arrive at the amount claimed?

• What was the balance on the account when it was sold on?

• How much of the balance includes penalty charges?

• Does the balance contain any insurance products? (I wouldn’t agree to this due to a heart problem I have)

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Right its a bit higledy pigledy but ive used a code to put in line spaces.

 

It's readable.... any suggestions let me know.... please read my post no #234 and let me know what you think!

 

Thanx again!!!!!!! :)

 

 

 

Pudst

x x x x

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I've added a couple of bits but other than that I think you've covered everything. I would cover it in this order:

 

The paperwork/none compliance of court procedure by Link

The original dispute with MBNA

The amount of claim

The Agreement

The Default

 

Checkpoints

 

 

The Paperwork:

 

• No agreement/paperwork sent by Link to substantiate this claim.

• No letter before action was sent.

• Link are frustrating proceedings by not providing paperwork – it was really hard to compose a defense and impossible to calculate any possible counter-claim.

• Link sent a letter (dated 30th May 2008) stating that they will not provide me with any paperwork until they are completely satisfied that I am their customer. If there is doubt, why have they issued a court case?

• Link are claiming that this alleged debt was assigned to them on 21st January 2008 however it took them until 8th April 2008 to contact me.

• Link asked in their allocation questionnaire to rely on ‘hearsay’ evidence. (see note on hearsay evidence taken form another thread)However the only paperwork they attached to this form is a letter introducing Link to the customer (me). This letter is not the one that was sent to me. It only has minor differences but still has been produced after the fact and is not an ‘exact’ copy. My name is even spelt wrong on the letter attached to the AQ.

• The Particulars of Claim are very vague and do not properly disclose the relevant details.

• As above refused my Sect 18 request for information.

 

 

If Link have/refer to the Agreement:

 

• The agreement is an application.

• The terms and conditions are not linked to the signature document.

• The two documents have different serial numbers (bottom left & bottom right) which puts further doubt as to whether the documents are linked.

• The application refers to Section 11 but this does not appear on the terms and conditions supplied which suggests that the terms and conditions are (a) not linked and (b) incomplete.

• It is unenforceable by virtue of s127(3) of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 because the signature document is deficient of the prescribed terms as outlined in schedule 6 of the Consumer Credit (Agreements) Regulations 1983.

• I (request to see the original copy to remove all possible doubt) need to see the ORIGINAL and not a copy.

 

 

Dispute:

 

• Link Financial have taken further action despite the fact they were fully aware of the ongoing legal dispute. ( I spoke to Shaun Jones at Link Financial as soon as I received the first letter)

• MBNA also sold the alleged debt whilst there was an ongoing dispute.

Selling the debt on:

 

• I was not sent a notice of assignment from MBNA.

• I was not provided with any copy of the Deed/Notice of Assignment under Pre-court Protocol (Sect 18).

• Do Link have any right to the alleged debt? Failure to provide a Deed of Assignment would mean NO!

 

 

The Default Notice: (issued xx/xx/xxxx)

 

No default notice sent by MBNA that complies with s87/88 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 and yet the account was defaulted on 01/12/2007

• The alleged amount demanded in the default is inflated with penalty charges.

• The default demands the alleged balance and not any arrears.• The default notice doesn’t allow enough time to remedy the alleged breach (14 days exactly so not allowing for service)

• The default notice does not specifically identify the debt (the reference number means nothing and it does not state what type of account the default notice refers to)

Second default notice sent on 24th September 2008 is invalid because the previous default notice terminated the account.

 

The amount of claim:

 

 

• How do they arrive at the amount claimed?

• What was the balance on the account when it was sold on?

• How much of the balance includes penalty charges?

• Does the balance contain any insurance products? (I wouldn’t agree to this due to a heart problem I have)

 

Note on hearsay evidence - if they are going to rely on this then they need to comply:

e) if copies of any of the above documents are to be relied on in court rather than originals, a copy of the Notice of proposal to adduce hearsay evidence required under s2(1) of the Civil Evidence Act 1995 together with proof of the authenticity of the document(s) as required under s8(1)(b) of the Act, including but not limited to:

 

(i) a copy of the procedure(s) used for copying, storing and retrieving documents

(ii) a copy of the relevant log entry showing the time and date of the scan or copy, the name of the member of staff making the copy, the method used for copying, storage and retrieval and time and date of destruction of the original document(s)

(iii) copies of internal and external audit reports covering the entire period from the date of the copy to the present to demonstrate that the procedures have been complied with

(iv) copies of Quality Assurance accreditation certificates covering the entire period from the date of the copy to the present to demonstrate that the procedure(s) and audit process(es) comply with the appropriate quality standards.

 

I can't add much more than that other than to wish you all the best.

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good luck pudsters14

 

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I second that, good luck Pudsters:).

 

Second default notice sent on 24th September 2008 is invalid because the previous default notice terminated the account.

 

Does a default notice actually terminate an account or is it a step towards termination? Sorry, don't want to cause any confusion or upset, but also don't want to give the other side any inaccuracy to nit pick with. Perhaps one of the legal bods could confirm for us?

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Does a default notice actually terminate an account or is it a step towards termination? Sorry, don't want to cause any confusion or upset, but also don't want to give the other side any inaccuracy to nit pick with. Perhaps one of the legal bods could confirm for us?

 

Depends on what it says on the DN – the one sent to pudst (page 2 I think) clearly says they will (not might) terminate the account on a certain date.

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Crikey Pudsters, you have done very well to sort that lot out.

 

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Pudsters, re your dodgy formatting. Do you type directly into the reply box or do you type into one of your computer's word processing programmes such as Word, Works or perhaps Note Pad, then copy and paste your text over ?. If you are doing the latter, it could be your formatting that isnt transferring correctly.

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Hiya all, thanx for all your input...

 

I will add the additions into my copy...

 

 

Cit B - I type directly into the box but it just doesnt recognise my line spaces. Dont understand it, it did this before but corrected itself.

 

 

I'm a bit nervous about Friday but also keen to get it sorted. Will have my friend with me on the day so thats good.

 

 

Thanx Atwozee for adding in those bits! It means a lot.

 

 

If I discover anything else or anyone can think of anything else pls post it up here.

 

 

Pudst

x x x x x

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It’s natural to be nervous under such circumstances.

I’m sure once you get into it and start putting your points across you will be okay. Don’t get emotional – it’s not worth it.

The other side will try to sidetrack you and confuse things – that’s why you’ve got your checklist. Try to note down anything the judge says if you can. Don’t let them get moralistic on you – this is about the facts of the claim nothing more.

Don’t forget to take a copy of your defence as well as your checklist.

There are lots of people routing for you :)

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