6 Years n and I've Got a PCN...?

pappa_golf

it can be on hold for ever and ever , they can send letters until the year 2050 ! HOWEVER they cannot start court action in the county court or harm your credit , without a hell of a hard struggle

beamerguy

paulweller wrote: »

Just received a reply from BW Legal today 23rd November

I quote:

"We write in reference of the above matter and your recent correspondence.

We believe that the points raised in your letter dated 7th November 2016 were addresses in our letter dated 2nd November 2016.

We confirm your position has been noted and we will will now seek our clients instructions on issuing County Court proceedings against you.

Yours faithfully.

So my questions are,

1) Do I need to reply and if so what with.
2) Or now that we have passed the 6 year point do I just forget about them
3) Should I counter sue them for deliberate harassment

Cheers

There is something seriously wrong with BWLegal, the complete lack of understanding is beyond belief.

It's no wonder those PPC's they act for .... LOSE

How can you respond to a solicitor that is so incompetent they have no idea of UK laws. They probably don't know what the word "incompetent" means .... that's the way it's shaping up.

Again, a further complaint to the SRA about how they are incompetent is in order.

I do hope that BWLegal offer "a no win no fee" practice to the PPC's who are sucked in.

So at least an invoice to BWLegal for their harassment. They will of course reject it but it can be used as a counterclaim and then a full explanation to the court as to why you were forced to do this

This is really no different to the phone PPI, INSURANCE, ACCIDENT CLAIMS, scams that the government are cracking down on.

Shame on the ignorance of BWLegal

Coupon-mad

paulweller wrote: »

Just received a reply from BW Legal today 23rd November

I quote:

"We write in reference of the above matter and your recent correspondence.

We believe that the points raised in your letter dated 7th November 2016 were addresses in our letter dated 2nd November 2016.

We confirm your position has been noted and we will will now seek our clients instructions on issuing County Court proceedings against you.

Yours faithfully.

So my questions are,

1) Do I need to reply and if so what with.
2) Or now that we have passed the 6 year point do I just forget about them
3) Should I counter sue them for deliberate harassment

Cheers

I would show that to the CSA and SRA in formal complaints. If you haven't started those yet, start them now. LoveNorfolk's thread shows examples of CSA and (later) an SRA complaint about the misleading letters and in your case your complaint is very serious. The alleged debt is statute barred, past six years, defunct, a dead parrot (so to speak).

They should not even be handling your data as there is no lawful excuse.

paulweller

Quick point to note...Their latest letter was dated 18th November (Last Friday).

Yet I only received the letter yesterday (23rd Nov)...

So does anyone think that they will have instructed their client on the 18th to issue CC proceedings, which is the day before the 6 year drop off...?

Seems like something they would do to lull people in to a false sense of security?

Do I write to them and say, "Do your best I'll take my chances in court, you're past the 6 year etc..."

The_Deep

I would argue that the date of receipt is the important one. Anyone can pre date a letter. Ask them if they have proof of posting.

paulweller

My first draft of, "FRO"...amendments/comments/thoughts are appreciated.

Dear Sir or Madam:

With regard to your letter dated 18th November 2016, once again, I deny any debt to your client, Vehicle Control Services LTD. (VCS LTD).

I wish also to make it known that this letter was not received until 23rd November, which I have evidence of.

I shall point out to you here and now that I am not going to be bullied or pressured in any way by your unlawful practice. And further more I am fully prepared to defend my position in any court and will seek damages & cost should you wish to pursue this unlawful act.

Again, I remind you, your most recent letter and all previous correspondence have been forwarded to and appropriate complaints raised with the SRA and CSA.

Frankly your methods of practice are disgusting and you should be ashamed of yourselves. It’s abundantly clear what your intent has been since you started knowingly falsely deceitfully harassing me, as any solicitor and court will see.

You are more than aware that this case in unlawful and furthermore has now fallen beyond the 6 years and so the alleged debt is statute barred. Something else you are clearly aware of.

So your client is of course more than welcome to issue County Court proceedings, however I will leave the judge to explain this limit to them and yourselves – at your cost.

You and your client have no legal grounds to contact me again. I am formerly making you aware that I charge for my “time & consideration” at £195.00 plus VAT per half hour.

If I receive any further communication from you or your client, it will be treated as vexatious and your agreement to my charges noted above.

Umkomaas

I am formerly making you aware that I charge for my “time & consideration” at £195.00 plus VAT per half hour.

Don't be daft! This does nothing to place any seriousness on your letter. In any case, are you actually VAT registered?

Please note 'formerly' means previously!

paulweller

Umkomaas wrote: »

Don't be daft! This does nothing to place any seriousness on your letter. In any case, are you actually VAT registered?

Please note 'formerly' means previously!

Point taken .

Yes to the VAT registration.

:beer:

billybaxter

How did you get on with your dispute? is it still ongoing?