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    • Couldn't agree more, really wanted a true ruling on this just for the knowledge but pretty sure the Judge made some decisions today that he didn't need to?.. maybe they all go this way on the day? We hear back so few post court dates I'm not sure. Each Judge has some level of discretion. Their sol was another Junior not even working at their Firm, so couldn't speak directly for them! that was fortunate I think because if she would have rejected in court better, she might have  been able to force ruling, we are at that point!, everybody there!!, Judge basically said openly that he can see everything for Judgement!!!  but she just said "I can speak to the claimant and find out!" - creating the opportunity for me to accept. I really think the Judge did me a favor today by saying it without saying it. Knowing the rep for the sol couldn't really speak to the idea in the moment. Been to court twice in a fortnight, on both occasions heard 4 times with others and both of my claims, the clerk mention to one or both parties "Letting the Judge know if you want to have a quick chat with each other"! So, it appears there's an expectation of the court that there is one last attempt at settling before going through the door. So, not a Sol tactic, just Court process!. Judge was not happy we hadn't tried to settle outside! We couldn't because she went to the loo and the Judge called us in 10 minutes early! - another reason to stand down to allow that conv to happen. Stars aligned there for me I think. But yeh, if the sol themselves, or someone who can make decisions on the case were in court, I would have received a Judgement against today I think. She was an 'advocate'.. if I recall her intro to me correctly.. So verbal arguments can throw spanners in Court because Plinks dogs outsource their work and send a Junior advocate.
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    • Seeking further advice now. The 33 days in which the defendant has to submit a defence expires at 16:00 tomorrow. The defendant has submitted an acknowledgement of service but looking to get the claim awarded by default in failure to submit the defence. This is MoneyClaim Online and can see an option to request a default judgement but believe that is for failure to acknowledge the claim within 14 days??  So being MoneyClaim Online, how do I request the claim be awarded in my favour?
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psy it's upto you but I wouldn't rely on the post getting there on time not even if the PO promise it will. Nor would I rely on the court staff opening it in time.

 

Find a library they will have a fax & send it. Some newsagents provide such a facility

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I rang the court this morning, and they confirmed receipt of my letters and the dates on them. They also confirmed that the DJ would get them before the hearing.

 

Dunno what happened at the hearing though, guess I'll just have to wait with bated breath, and crossed fingers!

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Phoned court at 4.45pm, but the snotty woman told me to ring back tomorrow morning because they don't get the case papers back until late in the day..

 

I have a horrible suspicion that the DJ will have just given them the final charging order they desired...

 

But.. I shall ring in the morning and see what they say!

 

Even an ajournment would be an ok result at this stage! If that happens, I haven't a clue yet what my next move will be!

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If a debt has been sold on, can you get the original default removed, as they no longer own the debt?

 

I've given it a go with Experian anyway, just wondering what my chances are.

 

I also have a linked address, however that was my mother-in-law's who I never got along with and I've NEVER had any financial association with that address. Experian refuse to remove it though. How can I pursue this further?

 

I don't 'alf burden you lot for help!!

 

Thanks!

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And one other thing! Now they have a CCJ against me for the alleged 3 debts, can I get the 3 defaults removed, or do they have to stay also? The reason I ask, is that it now makes it look like I owe twice the amount, because it is not apparent that the CCJ and the defaults are for one and the same things...

 

Thanks again!!!

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Some of us are trying do get defaults removed. i'm just playing with Experian until I get all my info in from my SAR's. But it'll be a long battle.

 

However, just because a debt is sold on, doesn't mean it comes off. What Cabot do is "continue the reporting of the default". Total bollix as far as I'm concerned. But it is in the name of Kings Hill (who Experian manage to speak to somehow even if nobody else can. A neat trick nevertheless, since Kings Hill no longer exist per se).

 

But. tBern has managed to get his removed I think, so he'd be the one to advise.

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Well I think I'll have a little play with Experian too :wink:

 

Something to while away the eve's!

 

Any idea on my previous post re: the CCJ and 3 defaults being one and the same?

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Well, I phoned court this morning, and the judge had both my letters but still made the charging order final. What now? I can apply to have the judgment set aside, but if the judge disregarded my letters and the fact that kings hill have not provided me proof of the debts, then he is obviously in cahoots with them.

 

It's 65 quid to apply to have the judgment set aside, but it doesn't seem like judge is at all interested in fair play...

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Just a thought, who are the district judges reportable to?

 

I'm considering making a formal complaint about his decision today. I'm gobsmacked that he didn't at least adjourn to allow me to present a defence.

 

One problem I have now though, I was right in the middle of remortgaging.. where does that leave me, as I don't want to have to pay off the second charge they have right now, as I dispute it!!

 

GRRR! so angry about the way they have gone about things!

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Fed up with messing about with this, so have rung this afternoon to see about instructing a solicitor so that I can fight fire with fire.

 

What's the bets noone will want to touch it with a bargepole!!

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I have to say I think I would do the same. It may well save you throwing good money after bad and a good lawyer can perhaps get it all set aside. I suppose this is a good example of how we have to challenge these things early in the proceedings as once it gets rolling it's difficult to stop. However if there is no documentation AND statute limited and you can get the paperwork it should be set aside at the very least. Then you can go after Kings Hill for compensation.

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Gotta be worth a bit of a gamble - if it costs me £150.00 or so to apply to have it set aside, then it's decent odds versus £11k!

 

And yes, harsh lesson learned.. don't let it get this far!

 

This is more of a personal challenge between me and those fly by night's called Cabot..

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I am gutted for you. And i do not really have a clue what your going through and i know nothing about this sort of thing. All i can say is you have my support and i wish you all the best, and keep fighting. Dont let them grind you down. xxxxxxxx

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I am really sorry that it has not worked out for you so far.

 

In relation to the default removal, it took 4 months on emails and letter and a lot of research before I managed to get them to remove the default. I think luck was on my side as the Barclaycard was not signed the agreement was improperly executed and unenforceable. As a default notice and selling the debt to a DCA is enforcement, I had them bang to rights.

 

If I was you, I would first try CAB... see what advice they can offer, then I agree seek legal advice. I am in no way an expert and anything I say shouldn't be taken as fact. 6 months ago I didn't know anything about any of this, but by reading through the different legislation and asking questions on here, I think I have learnt a lot more then I did at school lol

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Oh, don't worry, I'm not about to roll over and die!

 

The knives are out, they are being sharpened....

 

I am in the fortunate position that my new wife is selling her house, and the sale is imminent, and I'm more than willing to spend a few bob to fight this...

 

At the end of the day, it's not just me I'm fighting this for, but all the others that have suffered at the hands of Cabot/Kings Hill etc...

 

Watch this space!

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I'm not an expert either, and I agree that you should seek some expert advice either from CAB or from a Solicitor. However I think it's probably unfair on the judge to say he is in cahoots with Cabot - IMHO the problem you faced with the hearing was that it was only about the charging order - so the judge could not look at the rights or wrongs of the original CCJ against you. Reopening the orogianl debt would probably have resulted in appeal against his decision from Cabot.

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@Tbern...

 

Do you think it's right that they can have 3 x defaults + a CCJ all relating to the same thing? Anyone looking at my credit file will think I owe double the amount that I do....

 

Anyway, I've bombarded Experian with plenty of stuff to keep them busy for the next week or so!

 

Also, I have a linked address that I have NEVER had any financial connection to, and yet they refuse to remove the link?

 

Where do I take that one from here?

 

Although, I'm inclined to give the solicitor all the ammo, and let him do the lot...

 

In for a penny, in for a pound.....

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Does anyone know who I make a complaint about the conduct of the district judge to?

 

When I spoke to the solicitor today, and asked the same question, they seemed horrified that I was even considering this... So.. I'm gonna do it. But who to?

 

Who are DJ's reportable to?

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Just to give you all a bit of a laugh....

 

I also got a court summons from a solicitors that gave me some "free" legal advice, and then decided that the "free" hour was chargable, and I also had instructed them to prepare a will. The will had many errors in it, so I sent it back with highlight marker where it needed correcting, and they never bothered finishing it off, yet they charged me for it...

 

Anyway, the solicitors issued me with a court summons, so I've defended it...

 

Don't think I'm Mr Popular at the moment!

 

Not heard anything yet in reply to my defence!

 

It's only £147!!!

 

Watch this space on this one too!

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