Celestine flattens First direct

[Celestine]

Hi All


Just thought I'd share my First Direct claim with you all.

We had all statements so we sent a prelim letter on 15th Feb, an LBA on the 5th March, and then filed the claim on the 22nd March. During this perod, they made 2 offers one of which was full charges but we had already filed the claim...so tooo late!

Since then they submitted a weak defence, and then failed to submit the AQ by the 18th of May.
I called the court today and still nothing received, the judge is about to make an 'unless' order, so hopefully we shall see payment soon.

Any thoughts on directly contacting First Direct/HSBC to hurry things along?

[Celestine]

Re: Celestine flattens First direct

First Direct AQ filed late on 13th June.

Other Information contained this text:

We are currently in the process of reviewing this claim with our client, The Defendant, and consider that a stay of proceedings would assist.
At this juncture, we believe that this matter is capable of settlement and for this reason we seek a stay of the proceedings for an initial period of 6 weeks, by which time we hope to be in a position to confirm settlement to the Court or proposed directions for continuance of the claim.


Then despite sending a letter and telephoning 3 times (only to get voicemail, left messages) we heard nothing at all.

Court set a date of 11th September for full hearing.

Still nothing..........till the OFT decision happened.

Then we receive a long standard letter (21st Aug) from DG about the OFT case, 'we will be applying to the Court for an order to stay your action until resolution of the banks proceedings with the OFT'

Then we receive an Order from the Court. 22nd Aug

Upon the Courts own motion. The Court has made this order of its own initiative without a hearing. Claim stayed till 7/3/08.

GRRRRR

[Tempty]

Re: Celestine flattens First direct

Cele hun believe me I know how you are feeling right now, feels like you've been smacked in the gut!! getting a court date only to be told later that it's all been for nothing and they've stayed the case!

Don't give up just yet though hun, I know you've already spoken to Tools and Ame. I really do believe that you have a good solid reason to appeal the stay here. I'm not just saying it coz mine went through ok (still won't fully believe until it's here in black and white) Honestly it looks as though the bank has done everything it can to stall ...... possibly knowing about the upcoming OFT case....who knows.
Cant hurt to let the guy's have a look though, it might not be a lost cause after all!!


Good luck hun, I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you
Temptyxx

[biscuits]

Re: Celestine flattens First direct

So they filed their AQ a MONTH late?
Thats disgusting, thats reason enough to lift the stay surely?