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Thank you for allowing me to place a problem within these pages.
I had a relationship that soured - and loaned funds 'to help get back on feet' were immediately recalled by said person.
This was not possible, and over the last 3 years since, the person harassed and caused endless problems - contacting associates, using most forms of internet media.
This culminated in them publishing threats online - all reported to the police. They eventually took it seriously, and warned them to stop that behaviour.
Then following the problems and harassment, I relocated to another European country. I did this, because work was impossible, with the content the ex was distributing amongst my work peers.
Relations began receiving mail describing in detail the problem. Associates received the same via email, with malicious detail, which selectively omitted factual detail.
A summons was issued via Northampton County Court. A neighbour kindly forwarded the mail - and i called the court and advised that I no longer resided there, and would they update records to European address.
They were not interested, left on hold, called several times, promised return calls, by the court manager, which never occurred. They eventually advised i call the national helpline for court service.
This i did, and met with a similar response - culminating with a response 'i don't know, sorry'.
I was eventually advised of default judgement being awarded - neighbour forwarded mail again.
I wrote to the uk court - and paid a fee for setting aside, with detailed reason.
I of course added my address - which the court selectively ignored - sent paperwork to old uk address, and with obvious result, judgement upheld, etc.
In the meantime, i visited my relatives in uk, and was served with a court summons for questioning by a loud 'agent' - i explained the position, that i was visiting and as court advised, the address, was not mine (more than 2 years) it made no difference, i stayed in uk until the questioning hearing - i did not have income to return and come back.
The day of summons for questionning, i complied as best i could, lot of documents requested, i did not have to hand as they were overseas.
I also raised point with court staff, as to why they had failed to communicate anything to my address - a member of staff went through the paperwork they ahd and acknowledged that they had in fact made errors with mail, and that they knew on 7 occassions, the process had failed to send documents, or respond, and that the claim was handled incorrectly.
They advised i issue a complaint to the court manager.
I did so, and the court manager responded by email the following week, when it was denied the court had mishandled the claim, yet passed the case back to the judge.
The judge then directed that the claim remain 'as is' and that i furnish the court an address with which to send documents, or the original judgement order would stand.
I complied, and communicated with the court - my address, and i did this by email and post.
I never heard anything again.
Last week, i was in the uk visiting my relative when i attended a social event, in the middle of this, the claimant arrived with a unknown person, who announced to the group i was found guilty of contempt of court and that unless i attended court on x date, i would be sent to prison for 7 days.
The document address for service, was incorrect - as noted to court i had left that address - when summoned for financial questionning.
I have no idea how they knew i would be present, in a local social event, for service, if they had written to me, i would have communicated any relevant action.
I now have no idea how to defend or oppose this conduct. The only legal advice i had, i complied with 'complete honesty when questionned' i cannot afford legal advice, I remain scared to attend or go anywhere, and with the claimant conduct i would say that, if the position was reversed, i would have been arrested by now for harassment. Debt recovery is one thing, malicious distribution of material designed to embarass and cause distress, is another.
The conduct has caused loss of employment, and has ensured i remain a coiled spring, so to speak.
I am not expecting sympathy, cuddles or soothing head rubs, but i genuinely have no idea anymore. i have asked citizens advice for help, and unfortunately they have little grasp of the problem.
The sum involved is substantial, but the reason for the loan in the first place, given the claimant's conduct and comment, is arguable.
The claimant 'particulars of claim' do not reflect the facts - and in essence, would be considered relatively fictitious, if the judge did not take it seriously.
I need help, if at all, is possible. Thankyou.
I had a relationship that soured - and loaned funds 'to help get back on feet' were immediately recalled by said person.
This was not possible, and over the last 3 years since, the person harassed and caused endless problems - contacting associates, using most forms of internet media.
This culminated in them publishing threats online - all reported to the police. They eventually took it seriously, and warned them to stop that behaviour.
Then following the problems and harassment, I relocated to another European country. I did this, because work was impossible, with the content the ex was distributing amongst my work peers.
Relations began receiving mail describing in detail the problem. Associates received the same via email, with malicious detail, which selectively omitted factual detail.
A summons was issued via Northampton County Court. A neighbour kindly forwarded the mail - and i called the court and advised that I no longer resided there, and would they update records to European address.
They were not interested, left on hold, called several times, promised return calls, by the court manager, which never occurred. They eventually advised i call the national helpline for court service.
This i did, and met with a similar response - culminating with a response 'i don't know, sorry'.
I was eventually advised of default judgement being awarded - neighbour forwarded mail again.
I wrote to the uk court - and paid a fee for setting aside, with detailed reason.
I of course added my address - which the court selectively ignored - sent paperwork to old uk address, and with obvious result, judgement upheld, etc.
In the meantime, i visited my relatives in uk, and was served with a court summons for questioning by a loud 'agent' - i explained the position, that i was visiting and as court advised, the address, was not mine (more than 2 years) it made no difference, i stayed in uk until the questioning hearing - i did not have income to return and come back.
The day of summons for questionning, i complied as best i could, lot of documents requested, i did not have to hand as they were overseas.
I also raised point with court staff, as to why they had failed to communicate anything to my address - a member of staff went through the paperwork they ahd and acknowledged that they had in fact made errors with mail, and that they knew on 7 occassions, the process had failed to send documents, or respond, and that the claim was handled incorrectly.
They advised i issue a complaint to the court manager.
I did so, and the court manager responded by email the following week, when it was denied the court had mishandled the claim, yet passed the case back to the judge.
The judge then directed that the claim remain 'as is' and that i furnish the court an address with which to send documents, or the original judgement order would stand.
I complied, and communicated with the court - my address, and i did this by email and post.
I never heard anything again.
Last week, i was in the uk visiting my relative when i attended a social event, in the middle of this, the claimant arrived with a unknown person, who announced to the group i was found guilty of contempt of court and that unless i attended court on x date, i would be sent to prison for 7 days.
The document address for service, was incorrect - as noted to court i had left that address - when summoned for financial questionning.
I have no idea how they knew i would be present, in a local social event, for service, if they had written to me, i would have communicated any relevant action.
I now have no idea how to defend or oppose this conduct. The only legal advice i had, i complied with 'complete honesty when questionned' i cannot afford legal advice, I remain scared to attend or go anywhere, and with the claimant conduct i would say that, if the position was reversed, i would have been arrested by now for harassment. Debt recovery is one thing, malicious distribution of material designed to embarass and cause distress, is another.
The conduct has caused loss of employment, and has ensured i remain a coiled spring, so to speak.
I am not expecting sympathy, cuddles or soothing head rubs, but i genuinely have no idea anymore. i have asked citizens advice for help, and unfortunately they have little grasp of the problem.
The sum involved is substantial, but the reason for the loan in the first place, given the claimant's conduct and comment, is arguable.
The claimant 'particulars of claim' do not reflect the facts - and in essence, would be considered relatively fictitious, if the judge did not take it seriously.
I need help, if at all, is possible. Thankyou.
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