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Should I continue?

Hi All

I have just been offered % of my claim, this is basically a payment to stop it going through the whole court proceedings. I am in two minds as to take it or continue for the full amount.

- Originally asked for £4482.50 this was without interest
- Gesture of goodwill for £430 was refunded into my account but was suppose to be £508
- I paid £250 in court fees to take them to court asking for the total amount of £5620.22 which is minus the GOGW but plus the interest
- They are now wanting to give me £3653.14 - GOGW(£430) = £3223.14 which they say is 65%

So again am just interested to hear if others feel I should continue in taking it further or is the offer a good deal?

Kerry
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Comments

  • DotingDad
    DotingDad Posts: 70 Forumite
    I believe that you are only entitled to interest if you actually go to court.

    On that basis £4,083.14 out of £4,482.50 doesn't seem too bad to me.

    Perhaps it would be worth writing to point out that they underpaid you £78!

    Can you get your £250 refunded if it doesn't go to Court? If yes then I think I'd be inclined to settle.

    Just my opinion though.
  • Kerrymap
    Kerrymap Posts: 32 Forumite
    If it was £4083.14 I would be happy to take it but they are offering me £3223.14

    I would only get the £250 if I win my court case.
    Joined pay off as much debt as you can 2012 challenge!!!!!!!!
    Barclaycard £[STRIKE]7,954[/STRIKE] £7,870
    Car £[STRIKE]4,091[/STRIKE] PAID IN FULL - OMG THE CAR IS MINE :T :j :T :j
    Student Loan [STRIKE]£422[/STRIKE] PAID IN FULL - UNTIL NOVEMBER :T
    Computer [STRIKE]£99[/STRIKE] PAID IN FULL - OMG PC IS ALL MINE
    Car Insurance [STRIKE]£450
    [/STRIKE] PAID IN FULL - UNTIL NEXT YEAR :T
  • Rosie_apples
    Rosie_apples Posts: 56 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    I suppose it all depends on your own situation but i would take the money. I can see why it would be a difficult choice but if i had the option of getting a fair amount of cash without going to court i'd take it.

    Good luck
    :beer:
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