Ex relatives trying to sue me for a gift

kaMelo

I think the letters you've shown are the final nail in their already wafer thin claim coffin. They've already tried to chance their arm before as part of the divorce proceedings and now they're trying a second time for their "day in court."  It's great that you've still got the letters to prove this too to add to your defence.
If it gets to court the judge may be less than pleased too, viewing it as wasting their time on a matter already dealt with.

missile

I would suggest you employ the solicitor who acted in your divorce to respond and act on your behalf

Dobbibill

Have you considered getting a copy of the cheque from the bank to evidence who this cheque was made payable to? 

Unfairclaim

Thanks all for your replies

I have not followed up on the cheque as the account was closed some time ago so I don't think it would be possible to go back for it

nyermen

One comment on this - please assume that your "ex relatives" are potentially reading this thread, these are popular forums.  Not that it should make any difference bearing in mind the situation you've indicated (well I suppose it could persuade them to stop).

Neruda

nyermen said:

One comment on this - please assume that your "ex relatives" are potentially reading this thread, these are popular forums.  Not that it should make any difference bearing in mind the situation you've indicated (well I suppose it could persuade them to stop).

I do hope that they are reading, since this thread should make it abundantly clear that their chances of success are minimal, while they can expect a tongue-lashing and perhaps an order to pay costs from an angry judge.

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Unfairclaim said:

Thanks all for your replies

I have not followed up on the cheque as the account was closed some time ago so I don't think it would be possible to go back for it

Banks usually hold customer data for 6 years after closure, it's still worth chancing your arm, I'd suggest asking them before sending in a DSAR for all the data they hold on you

Unfairclaim

Thanks, what's a DSAR?

Thrugelmir

Unfairclaim said:

Thanks, what's a DSAR?

Little point in chasing rabbits down holes. Wait to see what documentary evidence is forthcoming from those making the claim. Remember onus is entirely on them. 

Neruda

Unfairclaim said:

Thanks, what's a DSAR?

Presumably a Subject Access Request. Under the law on data protection you have a right to see the information that organisations hold about you. I agree with Thrugelmir that doing this would be unnecessary.