Re: Small Claims

["musashi1977uk" <musashi1977uk@xxxxxxx>]

Well I hate to disagree with trading standards, but my solicitor
feels there is a claim for "loss of bargain" and I will be
persuing
my claim if they fail to deliver my goods.

Simon Rafferty

--- In ukha_d@y..., "Kenneth Watt" <kennwatt@b...> wrote:
> Sorry to pour cold water on all this but have read the following
> article:
>
> http://www.dp-now.co.uk/news/Jan2002/dpnnews137/dpnnews137.html
>
> K.
>
> This is K. From Work! I really should be working ;-)
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mark Harrison [mailto:Mark.Harrison@xxxxxxx...]
> Sent: 10 January 2002 10:22
> To: ukha_d@y...
> Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Small Claims
>
> Mark,
>
> Fully agree with everything you've said.
>
> My own view would be that, when writing the letter, you should
consider
> filling in the court forms, and sending a photocopy of them with the
> letter. Do not, however, lodge them with the court at this time.
>
> The fact that one has gone to the trouble of getting the forms,
> indicates that one is both serious, and "competent" to take
this
> further.
>
> Do you think that this is a sensible approach?
>
> Mark Harrison
> Head of Systems, eKingfisher
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mark Hetherington [mailto:mark.egroups@xxxxxxx...]
> Sent: 10 January 2002 00:53
> To: ukha_d@y...
> Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Small Claims
>
>
> The following is posted without bias as to my own view of the
matter,
> merely
> a suggestion relevant not only to Kodak but any pursuance of a court
> claim.
>
> May I recommend, anyone who is considering, or is in the process of,
> pursuing a Small Claims Track in County Court, first make adequate
steps
> to
> make an out of court resolution. The courts do not look favourably
on
> claims
> made without any attempt to settle between the parties beforehand so
> will
> likely throw the case out rather than take the time to consider it.
>
> For this action I recommend a recorded delivery (or other guaranteed
> signature snail mail service) letter stipulating what compensation
you
> seek
> and a time limt before you take legal action (say 7 days). This
claim
> should
> be sent to both Kodak and their "agent" Link(?) and the time
period
> elapse
> before you file a court claim. You should keep a copy of the letter
and
> your
> proof of posting. Royal Mail (or your preferred courier) will then
have
> the
> proof of signature (therefore receipt) should the court require it.
>
> The "forms" required for any ensuing court action are
downloadable
>from
> http://www.courtservice.gov.uk
and can be sent by post to the court
so
> there
> is no need to waste a trip to pick up the paperwork.
>
> HTH anyone for this or another claim.
>
> Mark.
>
>
>
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