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Hellfireanddamnation
Hellfireanddamnation Posts: 6 Forumite
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I have submitted a claim to take Tesco to the Small Claims Court. It is a simple case they said they would refund and they haven't. I want to blog about the case before it is heard, would this be stupid and should I wait until after the case?! I don't really see why it should go against me as it's just my side and they can always respond but I'm aware that it could jepordise the case. How long after submission does it take to get to Court?
Thank you
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  • ILW
    ILW Posts: 18,333 Forumite
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    Why do you feel the need to publicise when it may go against you?
  • Quentin
    Quentin Posts: 40,405 Forumite
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    If they defend the claim, and you decide to carry it all the way to a hearing (which you have to pay for, but get this cost added to your claim if you win) it can take 4 to 6 months from the original issue date.

    Why not wait till the matter is concluded before blogging it - you might end up with egg on your face!
  • Hellfireanddamnation
    Hellfireanddamnation Posts: 6 Forumite
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    As I said, I'm aware that it could scupper the case so am wary of doing it and so the question is about legality not whether I'll have egg over my face, that I can cope with because the Blog is humorous and I can easily write a piece about losing although extremely unlikely. I want to know if it goes against you in court blogging about it before the case, just want to do it to give them bad publicity! See their timeline on Twitter!
    Thank you to anyone with legal background who can give definitive answer.
  • Quentin
    Quentin Posts: 40,405 Forumite
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    It's not illegal. Assuming it's all true!
  • antrobus
    antrobus Posts: 17,386 Forumite
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    Hellfireanddamnation wrote: »
    .... I want to blog about the case before it is heard, would this be stupid and should I wait until after the case?!..

    It might be considered Contempt of Court. I'd wait until after the case has been concluded.
  • Hellfireanddamnation
    Hellfireanddamnation Posts: 6 Forumite
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    I know it's not illegal! But yes Antrobus that is my concern hence posting the question. Thanks I'll wait for someone from CAB to know whether this is the case.
  • ILW
    ILW Posts: 18,333 Forumite
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    Hellfireanddamnation wrote: »
    I know it's not illegal! But yes Antrobus that is my concern hence posting the question. Thanks I'll wait for someone from CAB to know whether this is the case.

    All sounds rather childish, I would suspect that CAB have much more deserving causes to spend their time on.
  • Quentin
    Quentin Posts: 40,405 Forumite
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    CAB won't give you free legal advice here!

    You need to see a solicitor if you want an answer you can rely on in court!
  • Wywth
    Wywth Posts: 5,079 Forumite
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    ILW wrote: »
    All sounds rather childish, I would suspect that CAB have much more deserving causes to spend their time on.

    It appears the powers that be agree with you and have moved this thread from the CAB board where it was originally posted :T
  • miduck
    miduck Posts: 1,800 Forumite
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    I do wonder if small claims is the most efficient way to deal with this, Tesco are far from perfect but if you speak to the right person most things can be sorted quite quickly. OP, have you spoken to a manager, or someone at head office? Did you issue a letter before action?
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