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  • Have I received a letter before action?

    Evening, I have today received a letter by courier from the buyer of a pony I sold to them in October. It claims misrepresentation of sale, but contains within no evidence other than stated claims written into the letter and the threatening of court action if I do not respond within 7 days. So is this to be considered as a letter before action and therefore do I have to respond?? I am very much going to fight this either way.
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  • #2
    If it was a serious letter before action, it would be clearer. Reply by denying any liability, but without further explanation.

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    • #3
      letter before action contains many pages of questionnaire

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      • #4
        Hi.
        I've received a letter from security Ukcrs, regarding shop lifting in B&Q
        They charge me 400£ that I need to pay.
        But B&Q didn't say anything about charging.
        They only banned me in all B&Q for 5 years. Police didn't involved, they took the item and my personal details and told me to leave.
        Please could you help me in this case? What should I do?
        The letter says if I ignore it, I have to go to civil court.
        Thanks in advance.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by MIKE770 View Post
          letter before action contains many pages of questionnaire
          Sorry, but a letter before action explains the grounds for the proposed claim, requires the recipient to do something to settle the claim, and threatens court action if the claim is not settled. See for example para 6 of the Practice Direction on pre-action conduct: https://www.justice.gov.uk/courts/pr...action_conduct

          Lawyer (solicitor) - retired from practice, now supervising solicitor in a university law clinic. I do not advise by private message.

          Litigants in Person should download and read the Judiciary's handbook for litigants in person: https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/..._in_Person.pdf

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Ramy View Post
            Hi.
            I've received a letter from security Ukcrs, regarding shop lifting in B&Q
            They charge me 400£ that I need to pay.
            But B&Q didn't say anything about charging.
            They only banned me in all B&Q for 5 years. Police didn't involved, they took the item and my personal details and told me to leave.
            Please could you help me in this case? What should I do?
            The letter says if I ignore it, I have to go to civil court.
            Thanks in advance.
            You would do best to start a new thread. Or search here for Retail Loss Prevention or RLP.

            I see this is not your first post about this type of thing.
            Lawyer (solicitor) - retired from practice, now supervising solicitor in a university law clinic. I do not advise by private message.

            Litigants in Person should download and read the Judiciary's handbook for litigants in person: https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/..._in_Person.pdf

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            • #7
              Good evening. Based on the information you have provided, it is possible that the letter you received could be considered a letter before action. As such, you must take it seriously and consider responding to it in a timely and appropriate manner. However, before doing so, it may be prudent to seek legal advice from a qualified professional Criminal Appeal Lawyers who can help you understand your rights and obligations in this situation. This can help ensure that you respond in a way that protects your interests and avoids any potential pitfalls. It is also worth noting that the burden of proof in a misrepresentation claim typically rests on the buyer. Therefore, if you believe that you have not misrepresented the pony in question, you may have a strong defence against any legal action. In any case, it is important to approach this matter calmly and professionally and to seek out the guidance of qualified experts as needed.

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              • #8


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                Last edited by MIKE770; 28th March 2023, 17:07:PM.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by MIKE770 View Post

                  where are you based as your response id advertising in UK
                  You do realise that by quoting the spammer you are boosting the SEO of his spammy link, don't you Mike?
                  Lawyer (solicitor) - retired from practice, now supervising solicitor in a university law clinic. I do not advise by private message.

                  Litigants in Person should download and read the Judiciary's handbook for litigants in person: https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/..._in_Person.pdf

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                  • #10
                    I am not a lawyer but I recently studied the Misrepresentation Act to make a claim.

                    Misrepresentation occurs when the seller makes a false statement (negligently or fraudulently) in writing or verbally that induces the buyer to enter into a contract, and the buyer suffers a loss.

                    If the false statement is verbal how does the buyer prove this in court? Would the claimant's case be helped if he or she was accompanied by a witness who was prepared to attend court and confirm the false statement was made by the seller?

                    Perhaps Atticus can provide advice on this.

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                    • #11
                      Perhaps I can, but please do not hijack threads. You know how to start a new topic.
                      Lawyer (solicitor) - retired from practice, now supervising solicitor in a university law clinic. I do not advise by private message.

                      Litigants in Person should download and read the Judiciary's handbook for litigants in person: https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/..._in_Person.pdf

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                      • #12
                        Sorry Atticus, not trying to hijack the thread. I accept this wasn't Don4482's original question, but just thought advice on misrepresentation statements made verbally would help Don4482 to contest a claim. Selling a horse or pony is likely to involve verbal statements.

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                        • #13
                          A civil claim needs to be proved on the balance of probabilities. Is what is asserted more likely to have happened, been said etc than not?

                          When it's just a case of one person's word against the other's, then going to court is a lottery.

                          But often there is something else, something that was said or done or written that can support a party's case, so that the evidence is not just what the person says was said. That can help persuade the judge that it is more likely that what you are saying is correct.
                          Lawyer (solicitor) - retired from practice, now supervising solicitor in a university law clinic. I do not advise by private message.

                          Litigants in Person should download and read the Judiciary's handbook for litigants in person: https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/..._in_Person.pdf

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                          • #14
                            If you receive a letter alleging that a sale was misled and contains a threat of legal action, this may be considered a pre-action letter. Therefore, you are advised to respond within the prescribed 7-day time limit, as failure to do so may result in legal proceedings being initiated against you. It is important to seek legal advice before formulating an answer and carefully study the claims made in the letter, try contacting nj criminal lawyers. If you intend to contest the claims made, you should provide evidence to support your position and consider hiring an attorney to represent you. Ultimately, it is important to take this issue seriously and respond in a timely and appropriate manner in order to protect your legal rights.

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