Gladstone ‘Letter Before Claim’

noobie247

Coupon-mad wrote: »

No form, just the usual letter format with headings and statement of truth, as shown in the NEWBIES thread.

Thanks. I have a 4 page defence, 8 seperate annexes showing the previous letters sent (all with proof of postage) and also a 3 page costs application listing some previous cases and then finally my costs schedule.

Last question, when sending to the court, do I send first class with proof of postage or recorded signed for?

Thanks again

DoaM

1st class with CoP is fine. I believe you can also scan and email? (Check the NEWBIES thread). Copies to the claimant must be posted.

noobie247

Good morning.

Received an email from Gladstones this morning, as follows:

We act for the Claimant and have notified the Court of our Client’s intention to proceed with the claim.

"Please find enclosed a copy of our Client’s completed Directions Questionnaire, which will be filed with the court upon their request. You will note we intend to request a special direction that the case be dealt with on the papers and without the need for an oral hearing 　

This request is sought simply because the matter is in our Client’s opinion relatively straightforward and the costs incurred by both parties for attending an oral hearing would be disproportionate. We trust you agree. 　

You will note our Client has elected not to mediate. Its decision is not meant to be in any way obstructive and is based purely on experience, as mediation has rarely proven beneficial in these types of cases. Notwithstanding this, our Client would be happy to listen to any genuine payment proposals that you wish to put forward."

Shall I just ignore and wait for a response from the court? I filed and served by the dates given, so I assume the court will make a decision as to whether a hearing needs to take place or not?

noobie247

They seem to think they are in a strong position!

Seeing as the judgement has been removed and they falsely served, surely the minimum costs i'll be getting is the set aside fee back?

Umkomaas

All you need to know about the issue of that Gladstones letter is contained in the NEWBIES FAQ sticky, post #2. Please go there first for any question you have about any stage of your court process. Legal experts have put in so much work there to avoid the necessity for the same answers to be written any number of times a day on a thread by thread basis.

The forum is so busy, it's in danger of implosion.

noobie247

Umkomaas wrote: »

All you need to know about the issue of that Gladstones letter is contained in the NEWBIES FAQ sticky, post #2. Please go there first for any question you have about any stage of your court process. Legal experts have put in so much work there to avoid the necessity for the same answers to be written any number of times a day on a thread by thread basis.

The forum is so busy, it's in danger of implosion.

Thanks. I did search "N180" on the newbies thread this morning but got no hits. Delved a little deeper and found the thread from IamEmanresu. I'll wait until I receive the DQ from the court (will contact them if I don't receive it before this time next week) and then fill it out as explained.

beamerguy

You will note we intend to request a special direction that the case be dealt with on the papers and without the need for an oral hearing 　

This request is sought simply because the matter is in our Client’s opinion relatively straightforward and the costs incurred by both parties for attending an oral hearing would be disproportionate. We trust you agree. 　

Gladstones will say that because they want to give you the impression they would win with the hope you will pay up

Think deeper, if they thought they could win, they would go to court in front of a judge.

The incompetent Gladstones already know that they are on slim ground, they know the courts know all about their fake claims and above all their timewasting. They also know that when they lose, they will face your costs.

See them in front of a judge and win

noobie247

beamerguy wrote: »

You will note we intend to request a special direction that the case be dealt with on the papers and without the need for an oral hearing 　

This request is sought simply because the matter is in our Client’s opinion relatively straightforward and the costs incurred by both parties for attending an oral hearing would be disproportionate. We trust you agree. 　

Gladstones will say that because they want to give you the impression they would win with the hope you will pay up

Think deeper, if they thought they could win, they would go to court in front of a judge.

The incompetent Gladstones already know that they are on slim ground, they know the courts know all about their fake claims and above all their timewasting. They also know that when they lose, they will face your costs.

See them in front of a judge and win

That's a good way to look at it.

If they have asked for no hearing, what are the chances the judge/court will agree? If my DQ says I want a hearing, as we haven't agreed does it then automatically get selected for a hearing or will a judgement be made based on the defence I have submitted?

beamerguy

noobie247 wrote: »

That's a good way to look at it.

If they have asked for no hearing, what are the chances the judge/court will agree? If my DQ says I want a hearing, as we haven't agreed does it then automatically get selected for a hearing or will a judgement be made based on the defence I have submitted?

As the defendant, it is your choice. Go to court, it's no big deal, the courts are already sick to death with these fake claims and the sheer timewasting going on ..... Gladstones being one of the mega timewasters

Gladstones have a choice, attend court and the wrath of the judge or discontinue

Umkomaas

Where did that sticky go?