Gladstone ‘Letter Before Claim’

noobie247

beamerguy wrote: »

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 the mega timewaters

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

Oh yes I will definitely be requesting a hearing. I'm very confident of winning, and won't be taking any offers from them either.

noobie247

Evening all,

I received a response today from the county court stating in caps that I must file a C.P.R compliant defence to the claimants claim.

I believe I have already done this, I have sent a breakdown of what has been sent by who, and then 2 pages of why I believe the claim should be dismissed.

Any suggestions?

Thank you

KeithP

Is your Defence CPR compliant?

You have not shown us your Defence so it is difficult to comment on any possible weakness.

It is good to see the the court has given you an opportunity to improve your Defence. What date do you have to produce that Defence by?

noobie247

KeithP wrote: »

Is your Defence CPR compliant?

You have not shown us your Defence so it is difficult to comment on any possible weakness.

It is good to see the the court has given you an opportunity to improve your Defence. What date do you have to produce that Defence by?

14 days from the date of the letter, which is the 19th of December.

I could upload a PDF copy via the internet for someone to proof read if that was possible?

Thanks

noobie247

Is there a specific set of guidelines as to how to formally set out a CPR compliant defence? What I submitted was set out very similar to something else found on this site.

noobie247

Bump. Would be looking to rewrite the letter on the 28/29th so any links to how to set the letter out would be grateful.

Thank you

KeithP

noobie247 wrote: »

I could upload a PDF copy via the internet for someone to proof read if that was possible?

One thing is certain... if you don't show us your Defence, no-one will comment on it.

You decide.


Have you seen all the guidance about how to write a Defence in post #2 of the NEWBIES FAQ sticky thread?

Many examples there.

noobie247

Sorry for the delay in response, haven't been able to get to a computer over the Xmas period.

I wrote my defence based on one of those found in the NEWBIES FAQ which is why I am confused as to why it needs to be changed.

I have the statement of truth, correct claim number, previous cases referenced etc, only thing I can think of that may need sorting out is referencing to the original claim?

What if I was to submit a Form N9B, would that suffice?

noobie247

I had a look at some more defences and I think my numbered paragraphs were too long, so I split them down and sub numbered, so hopefully it's now correct.

Will update if there's a response, and can also post an example if they accept it to help others in the future.

noobie247

Afternoon all, thought i'd provide an update as it's been a while!

We have a court date for this which is early September, and i've just had a call from G'stones asking if I would consider early settlement. I replied with possibly just to see where he was going with it.

He said original amount is 280 and they'd settle on 170, with my response being, you want me to pay 170? No thanks, will see you in court

I expect another call or 2 before the court hearing, but I look forward to hopefully bringing you some good news and can then advise others of how to beat these!!