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what does this mean please?

magoogy
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edited 4 February 2011 at 7:22PM in Debt-free wannabe
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  • safesound
    safesound Posts: 1,164 Forumite
    Yep, that's pretty much how I read it. We know we haven't got a leg to stand on but hey we are prepared to go to court anyway!. They wont, they are bluffing, no legal department in their right mind would start proceedings for something they already admit they don't have a case for. Personally I'd send them a letter saying see you in court... that is, the court in my town, thats really easy for me to get to, oh and I wont need expensive legal representatives, I'll just show the judge the letter with this paragraph highlighted

    we are also aware that the courts would not grant an enforcement order should a default summons be issued because of non payment and it was defended on a challenge to produce a copy of the original signed agreement that we could not produce..

    but then again I'd find it really interesting to see how they tried to defend against something they've already told you they know they cant.


    Please note I have no legal knowledge and base this opinion solely on what I would do in your position. Someone who knows more than me will probably be along in a minute :D
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  • magoogy
    magoogy Posts: 2,961 Forumite
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    thanks safesound - i thought thats how it more or less sounded...will forward it to nationaldebtline and see what they say

    thanks
  • misspoppy
    misspoppy Posts: 1,009 Forumite
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    Hi Magoogy

    whats the background to this debt this will help with advice as how to proceed, do you acknowldge you owe the debt and you want to pay it back but you are having difficulties or has it turned up out of the blue?
  • magoogy
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    edited 4 February 2011 at 7:16PM
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  • misspoppy
    misspoppy Posts: 1,009 Forumite
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    In that case have you concidered speaking to the likes of CCCS, CAB or national debt helpline to help you with a DMP for all your debts?
  • magoogy
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    edited 4 February 2011 at 7:16PM
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  • misspoppy
    misspoppy Posts: 1,009 Forumite
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    In that case I think its wise that you just deal with National Debtline and pay what you can in the meantime to your creditors. With their support I'm sure you will be feeling better in no time at all.
  • Kevicho
    Kevicho Posts: 3,216 Forumite
    Surely these charges are punitive? Sounds like the "Studio card" is one to avoid at all costs
  • magoogy
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    edited 4 February 2011 at 7:16PM
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  • AGB863
    AGB863 Posts: 521 Forumite
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    magoogy wrote: »
    thanks miss poppy - im still waiting for their reply but will keep you up to date.....

    kevicho - studio is certainly one to avoid - their prices are cheap but charges steep - they sent me a breakup of my account and im surprised by all the charges....but - what do you mean by punitive? does that mean they are illegal or something? (sorry for being a bit dim lol)

    thanks all

    Basically it means they are penalizing you for late payments
    I am a debt counsellor working in the voluntary sector - we don't charge our clients for the work we do!
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