Letter Before Claim received 5 years later

LZH85

Gr1pr said:

I think that either would be acceptable ( I assume that you downloaded the N180 pdf and are completing it ?   )

yep so I can email it back, i've just added a signature next to the box so hopefully ok 

LZH85

Mediation call tomorrow, found that out today with a text reminder saying to read my letter or email in preparation. When I called them to check they said to check my spam, low and behold it was in there. Thank goodness I got the text reminder! Plan on offering zero. Based on previous feedback, presume the same still applies and no need to prepare?  

Gr1pr

Yep, zero, or as little as possible,  same as all the other cases,  no need to discuss the case,  just a monetary settlement figure,  or not , 5 minutes call

Offer zero if you want to try to go the distance 

LZH85

Gr1pr said:

Yep, zero, or as little as possible,  same as all the other cases,  no need to discuss the case,  just a monetary settlement figure,  or not , 5 minutes call

Offer zero if you want to try to go the distance 

I'm ready for a marathon, I don't want them getting a penny!

Johnersh

So we're you so minded that nil offer looks like this, were you to reformulate it a little....

I'm attending to help narrow the issues in dispute and to ensure the claimant properly understands the defence. Where the merits of the defence are as strong as they are, there isn't a pecuniary offer that I can make.

Nevertheless much court time and resource will be saved if the claimant accepts the drop hands proposal that I make today. That has a commercial value, since at trial, if successful, I will seek attendance costs and if the claimants conduct is found to be unreasonable enhanced costs associated with that.

Johnersh

Should say that last one is a mere formulation of a non cash offer, not any view of prospects of success: I've regrettably not had time to read the whole thread. Sorry!

Car1980

LZH85 said:

Mediation call tomorrow, found that out today with a text reminder saying to read my letter or email in preparation. When I called them to check they said to check my spam, low and behold it was in there. Thank goodness I got the text reminder! Plan on offering zero. Based on previous feedback, presume the same still applies and no need to prepare?  

There was no jeopardy 😆 
75% of mediation calls go unanswered and they have no effect on the case. 

LZH85

So the call went as follows:
Mediator was very polite, explained the purpose of the call and asked me for my summary to which I said:

''My position is - I'm attending to help narrow the issues in dispute and to ensure the claimant properly understands the defence. I dispute the alleged debt. I continue to dispute the basis of this claim. The alleged offence took place 6 years ago and I’ve consistently disputed this. I’ve also not been provided with any justification for such an inflated amount.''

Mediator asked if I wish to offer and reconfirmed the claim amount of £370. I said no, they went back to the Claimant. They called me back within 10 mins and reduced the offer to £266. I said no and explained the following

''This claim is unfair and inflated and it is denied that any sum is due in debt or damages. If this is not acceptable, I’m aware of recent case law that supports my position and I’m prepared to let the matter proceed to court where I’ll present my full defence.''

Claimant stated they would not accept and will proceed to court so now just have to wait for the paperwork. 

I received an email confirming the decision shortly after

Car1980

Criminal to think they'll accept £266 when they know full well they'll discontinue.

LZH85

Car1980 said:

Criminal to think they'll accept £266 when they know full well they'll discontinue.

Exactly, from a homebase car park on Christmas day 6 years ago (notified a year ago for the first time) with no proof it was even me, I was not the only driver of the car at the time, they refused to send proof of signage and the homebase store has gone bust now. G24 are a joke, as well as DCB legal for representing them and wasting everyones time, including the courts