Received a Without Prejudice save as to costs letter

[frazzle22]

Hi, I am a 1st time poster and have thoroughly read lost of threads to find the answer, but the one thread that was close to my issue had two conflicting answer's (I cannot locate the thread now)

So basically I have recd a Without Prejudice Save as To costs letter offering 50 disc, I think I may win in court however I do not wish to go down that route due to issues at home. I want to see if they will accept less and just settle, however I want to use the correct terminology and not be caught out. So can anyone advise when I negotiate what would I put? Without prejudice or withou prejudice to save costs. Also, can I respond to their email or is it better to post the letter? I don't want to make an offer for them to be able to turn it down and then show the court. Thank you in advance for any assistance and help

[echat11]

Hi, I am a 1st time poster and have thoroughly read lost of threads to find the answer, but the one thread that was close to my issue had two conflicting answer's (I cannot locate the thread now)

So basically I have recd a Without Prejudice Save as To costs letter offering 50 disc, I think I may win in court however I do not wish to go down that route due to issues at home. I want to see if they will accept less and just settle, however I want to use the correct terminology and not be caught out. So can anyone advise when I negotiate what would I put? Without prejudice or withou prejudice to save costs. Also, can I respond to their email or is it better to post the letter? I don't want to make an offer for them to be able to turn it down and then show the court. Thank you in advance for any assistance and help

Once you've written on the letter / email 'Without Prejudice', it can't be shown to the Judge or considered by the Judge until after the Hearing / Judgement, when there might be 'costs considerations'.

[frazzle22]

Once you've written on the letter / email 'Without Prejudice', it can't be shown to the Judge or considered by the Judge until after the Hearing / Judgement, when there might be 'costs considerations'.

Thank you, I have responded to them. Silly question but what if we agree an amount and I pay could they rescind and show the court I have made part payment. What i am asking is when we agree should I ask them to put any specific wording. Sorry if I am asking too much. thanks

[echat11]

Thank you, I have responded to them. Silly question but what if we agree an amount and I pay could they rescind and show the court I have made part payment. What i am asking is when we agree should I ask them to put any specific wording. Sorry if I am asking too much. thanks

Clearly you want in writing that they will 'discontinue' their Court Claim if agreement is reached. You can 'double' check with the Court. They will be 'aware' of the 'protocols'.

[frazzle22]

Thank you so much for your help. That's what I have asked for. Cheers