PCN Abbey Walk Retail Park, Selby from VCS

Wharfedale

Received the Notice of Transfer of Proceedings. it is for Sheffield, rather than Leeds, which I put down on the AOS. Still, more expenses to add......
Is there anything I can do about a change of venue. Waiting for further paperwork, what is the usual timescale from this point?

Le_Kirk

Wharfedale wrote: »

Received the Notice of Transfer of Proceedings. it is for Sheffield, rather than Leeds, which I put down on the AOS. Still, more expenses to add......
Is there anything I can do about a change of venue. Waiting for further paperwork, what is the usual timescale from this point?

Do you mean the DQ?

Wharfedale

No, the DQ was posted earlier in the month, this seems to be a notification of where the case will be heard.

Le_Kirk

Wharfedale wrote: »

No, the DQ was posted earlier in the month, this seems to be a notification of where the case will be heard.

Yes, but AFAIK you can't select (put down) your choice of court on the AoS, this done on the DQ. Which court did you select on the DQ, Sheffield or Leeds

Wharfedale

It was Leeds, that's why I was surprised with the contact details of Sheffield

Le_Kirk

Well, with Leeds being a big place, one cannot claim there isn't a county court? You might try phoning CCBC and asking why they did not follow the DIRECTIONS questionnaire?

Wharfedale

I had a chat with Sheffield, and they have the electronic copy, and are waiting for the hard copy to arrive. The judge will then make a decision, and probably transfer it. The wheels are in motion.

Wharfedale

Before Christmas I had a letter from the court giving a time and date in mid February for the hearing. Preparation for witness statement is in gear. Today I had a letter from VCS saying they are confident they have a strong case, however, they are mindful that under Civil Procedure Rules, litigants are expected to try to resolve their disputes. They offer to accept a reduced settlement of £125 payable within 14 days.
Obviously, I will ignore their offer, but as I don't have a dispute with them (they seem to have a dispute with me!) I was thinking of inviting a counter offer of them to drop the litigation and make a substantial donation to Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Will ponder that one.

Umkomaas

Maybe the first signs of a stutter by VCS?

Wharfedale

This morning I received a letter from VCS litigation department enclosing a Notice of Discontinuance regarding the claim. Will await further notice from the court before filing the paperwork. Could the claim resurface up to 5 years in the future, as there have been numerous historical claims on the forum.