Cheddar Valley Steam - is there a problem?

Hi Bob,

Small claims court it is then?

Tony

Hi Tony,

I dont really have the appetite for it now. By the time its sorted it will have cost me that in time and money.

I will just make sure that every body that i know is well aware of the way they perform - or not. They obviously need the £220 desperately I just hope what goes round comes round , as they say.

Bob

I Use small claims for work via money claim online costs about £35 done on line in around 20 minutes if that

would recommend to give it a go bob after all if he ignores the court paperwork you win by default.

Tony

In no way am I defending the delay or lack of communication, but it's always possible that they have never seen your recent emails. e.g. if they have been diverted to a spam folder on their mail server.
Yes I know businesses should be checking that folder as well, but who knows if they do so.

Have you received read or delivery receipts for any of the emails?

Good Luck

Bill

Hi Bil

The emails i have been sending are a copy of the letter i sent by recorded delivery for which i have a copy of the signature received.

Theres no excuse the man is a total low life!

Bob

Hi Bob

As Tony says, £35 and 20 minutes work. It's a no brainer really. Give the guy some stress and maybe he will wake up and deal with you. He's giving you enough grief, give him some back. These low lifes get my goat.

Steve

Thanks Steve thats makes a lot of sense cheers

Bob

The Small Claims division of the County Court is indeed easy to bring a case in. However getting judgement in your favour, whether by default or by the weight of your case, doesn't mean a thing if the defendant doesn't settle. You still have to fight for your money and the costs you have incurred on top, the only difference being you have a County Court Judgement on your side.

I would suggest that if you are considering the legal route you warn CVS what you intend before you actually spend the £35.00 in the hope that he will understand the potential implications and engage with you.

Jim

Indeed, I believe you are obliged to do so, with a formal letter before action.

A free certificate of posting (1st Class) from the post office will suffice, rather than special delivery, as the interpretations act will apply and it is up to the recipient top rebutt delivery. It may even be advantagious to do it this way, as the recipient then doesn't get the option of refusing delivery.

Must be by post though; as it stands at the moment, you still don't know if CVS have even received your emails as a reminder about the recorded delivery item.

Bill

He's had sufficient warnings and requests to refund the deposit, you don't need an LBA, Go through the courts he can't win with the info you have provided, if he ignores the court he won't ignore the bailiffs (just ensue he's still trading first) the bailiffs cost around £70 but it all goes on his bill. and don't forget you want a reasonable amount for time spent dealing with this matter and all postage costs and don't forget to ask for interest you get 8%pa

Tony

ps if its not a limited company put company name as first defendant and his personal name on as a second defendant

Thanks for the info Tony

Bob

Hi Bob,

I have just sent my penultimate letter to Tim. I too have now cancelled and demanded the return of my initial deposit. If as I suspect there is no response I will certainly pursue the matter, no matter what it takes. In my opinion this is nothing less than fraudulent trading practice and needs to be stopped in its track

Regards, Ted

A 'Statutory Demand' should get his attention.

Geoff - Ruby repairs underway

A Statutory Demand cannot be used in this case as the amount in question is £220.

A Statutory Demand is only for an amount owed in excess of £750, since a Statutory Demand is the precursor to a winding up/bankruptcy order, and the minimum amount where you are deemed to be unable to pay your debts under Sections 222, 267 and 268 of the Insolvency Act 1986 is £750.

Enough talk & barrack room lawyer advice, I would get on & close this sorry tale.

Tony

My barrack room lawyer advice is 40 years working in the City in corporate insolvency. You?