Going to Court Today

A question about : Going to Court Today

Hi,
My court date is for today and am taking to Barclays to court for Ј400.
Will Barclays turn up in court, Do i have to say anything,
If barclays don't turn up, will I win by default?
They have entered a defence,

Any help appreciated before 1pm today! EEK!

Best answers:

• Is this for unlawful bank charges? Are you the Chosen One? Can`t believe that Barclays would risk the bad publicity they will get if they lose - for just Ј400.
  Please post back after the case.If they dare go through with it.
• Thats the risk you take when you take them to court. No need to sound all scared because you expected them not to turn up.
• What were the particulars you entered for the claim, and what was their defence?
  Have you gathered any evidence?
• Don't worry OP, you'll be fine. I doubt they will turn up, but if they do, just look confident but innocent and be open and honest!
  Keep your chin up!!!
  Let us know how it goes!!!
  M
• I havn't got any advice but just wanted to say good luck.
• All my evidence was the dates and times of the charges, and letter templates. Is their any other evidence i should get?
  Their defence was that basically it was a contract and as part of that contract the charge was lawful and was part of T&Cs and I had gone over my overdraft limit
• Fine - if that's their defence, then you shouldn't have anything to worry about.
  If they claim it's for a service, then you need to remind them that they are cloaking a penalty.
  They also charged you for bouncing DD's etc... I assume?
  You should also point out that cheque books, debit cards etc... are all free, so therefore how can it cost £35 to send a letter.
  Remember, in a county court it's beyond levels of probability, not beyond reasonable doubt.
• Well it is now 2.5 hours after your court case, I do hope everyting went alright for you. Please let us know how it went.
• OMG i hope it went ok!!!
  i'm scared of getting taken to court when my time comes
  can't wait to see how you get on....
  X X
• What happened????????
• What did happen?Or have you signed a confidentiality agreement. Which you couldn`t possibly tell us!
• Or, just to be controversial, has it taken place at all...?
• I dont think it ever happened!
  Last Activity: Today 12:56 PM
  Unless he lives next door to the court..........
• Perhaps he's out celebrating his win. Probably p***ed it all against the wall by now...
• If it did actually go to court - it was most likely adjourned in any case.
  Just like the last time I got all excited - then they settled out of court; of course.