Metro Inn, Walsall

beamerguy

fisherp123 wrote: »

A few days ago I received an email from CEL telling me they wish to settle. Please view part of the email below.
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In keeping with the Overriding Objective as set out in the CPR, we are we are willing to Settle the above Claim. If you wish to discuss this, please respond to our email, call us on 0870 919 55 77, or alternatively, provide us with a telephone number to contact you on. "

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Surely this is an admission that they haven't got a leg to stand on?

Who knows how the tiny minds of CEL work

Guess they want a last ditch attempt to extort money from you before they discontinue.

celfighter

Ignore it?? I am in Thailand, after all

Umkomaas

fisherp123 wrote: »

Ignore it?? I am in Thailand, after all

Two chances of a happy ending.

celfighter

Here's the email they sent after I asked how a settlement could be reached...
" As our cover letter stated, you can make the payment of £100 , by calling our automated payment line on 0115 822 5020, or alternatively you can send us a cheque or a postal order. The Court will be informed, and no further action will be taken. "

To be honest I am feeling a bit annoyed by it all. I feel like saying this :

" I have an alternative proposal for you...
You pay me my £255 back and I won't pursue additional costs, as outlined in my costs schedule. "
What do you think? If they had a strong case they would see me in court and push for all of it, ie, £347 plus costs...

nosferatu1001

Yep, thats one response
Youre expected to continue communicating and to avoid court time, if possible.

respond, state you are surprised they think their proposal is acceptable given they have no prospect of success, and that your couter proposal is the sum of £255 to cover your setaside, and you will not pursue the costs in my costs schedule (attached)

celfighter

Thank you so much Nosferstu ��
I'll get on to this right away!

celfighter

Ok, here's the response from CEL Legal team. Bear in mind, I still haven't seen their witness statement or proof that a breach of terms took place.
I have asked them to email me WS and Proof for further consideration...

"We refuse your offer, and as a proof of our goodwill, we still wish to settle the above claim. You have already received our Witness Statement, and all the attached evidence proving a breach of the terms and conditions. We believe this amount is fair and reasonable in the circumstances as it covers the cost, as well as the time spent, particularly given that you failed to correspond with us before the claim was issued, as you have not informed the DVLA about your change of address since December 2015 to 25 of July 2017, when we received the details from the DVLA.

Please also find attached our Schedule of costs.

If you still wish to settle the claim or make an offer, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone on 0870 919 55 77, or by email.





Yours faithfully,



Legal Team
"

Quentin

End of correspondence then!

celfighter

I've asked my dad to open my mail at my house and see what their WS and evidence looks like.
I hope he can do it soon. I am very intrigued now. Do you think CEL are still bluffing?? Their costs schedule come to almost £350

celfighter

Ok, they emailed me their WS and evidence. Here it is. What do you all think?