Whilst I already know the moral answer to this question I am seeking either advice or at least a link to somewhere that may have already answered it. The situation is this, we currently have a list of customers who have purchased services from us in the past not all of them have email addresses, in-fact very few of them do. The directors at my company would like us in the IT department to run...

I wonder if someone can tell me: if a claimant fails to attend the final hearing at the Small Claims Court, and if as a consequence the case is struck out - a) is there a time limit on any possible resumption of the case? b) can the defendant's expenses (solicitor's fees) be claimed back? (The solicitor did not attend the court) Thanks.

The local docks have always been used by all and sundry to walk around,cycle around or even drive around. Lately they have become an attractive re-development area and so the dock owners are trying to stop folks driving along certain stretches of it by having a barrier across the road (in the loosest sense of the word) lowered at night time. The barrier is painted red and white but not lit and is...

Hi all, I've seen a lot of signs recently declaring roads to be private. What does this mean? Am I allowed to drive down it? If I crash or kill someone, will the outcome be different to the outcome on a public road? I have also seen signs, particularly guarding the car parks of small pretentious blocks of flats, saying "No Turning". Has anyone ever been prosecuted for turning their car on a...

I have read up on the speed cam cases where by the owner does not sign the NIP form, but... What is the situation where the vehicle is not a company one, but is registered to one person but used (exclusively) by a relative who is the sole additional named driver on the insurance policy? Does the registered owner name the named driver, but still not sign the NIP reply? Or name and sign it? Would...

After over 3 weeks, and cheque for cleared, we still ain't got our house deeds from the Alliance and Leicester. We applied for their return before we had engaged a solicitor to ' speed things up' so they would be sent to our home address. We were informed yesterday that if we had got them sent directly to a solicitor, they could of been sent the next day, but as we had applied to have them...

Background: a village "recreation association" holds in trust for parishioners a recreation ground. It is a registered charity. There has been a slightly acrimonious change of committee members (trustees). The main users of the recreation ground are a football club and a social club. There were links (common officers) between these organisations and the old committee.

Well well well whats all this I hear about Janette Harrison going on her travels to visit a freak from uk.legal that forces her out of bed to sleep on the sofa because they eat, drink and sleep like a pig? Stan been missing your meds again? Ya pig! At least the thought will replace the whale in my nightmares.

As I predicted, some idiot has started impersonating Stan Mould. It really is appalling - The poor chap gets ignominously kicked off his ISP, then some fool mimics him. The imposter is posting from AOL, so lets see if he steps over the line, just as the real Stan Mould did. The giveaway is that, while the imposter mimics stan's style reasonably well (meaningless waffle), he isn't boasting, and...

Can I libel, defame (or likewise) someone in a private letter to them? e.g write a letter to a company, giving my opinion of what I think they have done to get around an issue, which is potentially illegal under the sale of goods act even though I can't prove it? Or does the comment have to be made to a 3rd party which then subsequently damages the reputation of the party concerned by...

Hello there legal peeps. I work for a retail company. There is a CCTV system installed which is watched more or less consistantly. There are various signs up in work saying that the store has CCTV which is used to 'protect our customers, staff and stock'. After having a disagreement with the bitter and twisted CCTV operator I have been told by several people that he has been watching me on the...

A lot of places today give receipts for petrol on thermal paper (like fax paper). As these effectively self-destruct by fading back to white in as little as twelve months, a business's proof of expenditure could effectively vanish well within the period that you are required to retain records for. Is there anything in law to insist that retailer provide durable reciepts?

"The Todal" wrote in message ... Has anyone else experienced this? I visited a computer shop today and bought a computer. In the usual way the cashier telephoned my credit card people to authorise the transaction. What struck me as unusual was that the cashier at the till then told me that she wanted my date of...

On Mon, 15 Sep 2003 15:07:57 +0100, "The Todal" wrote: Has anyone else experienced this? I visited a computer shop today and bought a computer. In the usual way the cashier telephoned my credit card people to authorise the transaction. What struck me as unusual was that the cashier at the till then told me that she wanted my date of birth and my mother's maiden...

Hello UK Legal, What is the law (UK EU) regarding software updates? I have bought an expensive software product which has numerous faults. The software manufacturer has fixed a number of these faults with free updates but not all. The software is useable but not fully as described in the manual - some functions simply don't work.

Hence, I believe it's invalid. Does it sound like I've got a case? And either way, if I do appeal does this put the timescale to pay on hold? It's £30 within 14 days, £60 within 28 days, and £90 after that, but if the timescale isn't put on hold then I doubt I'd get a reply within 14 days. http://www.parking-appeals.gov.uk/

there will be more attendees on the next riots over council tax rises if they try it again expect serious rioting ******************************************* Council tax 'at limit of acceptability' Pensioners are already taking to the streets over the tax Hikes in council tax are testing the patience of homeowners, local

Mike Stone wrote: My father died in an intensive care unit a few months after an operation which should have seen him make a full recovery. He contacted MRSA which in turn lead to complications and we believe was absolute in hindering his recovery. From leading the literature on the net I believe that the hospital did very little to prevent him contracting the MRSA or indeed to...

My car was nicked last night and the kid who stole it crashed it into a brick wall when the cops chased him. The car caught fire and is now a write off and I do not want the ******* back. The cops have just informed me that I will be liable for the costs of towing the vehicle away. Have I got a couple of days to sort things myself or am I obliged to pay for the towing costs? Thanks in advance.

Anyone in uk.legal sued the RSPCA? There is an RSPCA Fox Rescue centre up the road from me and I feel certain it was an RSPCA fox that stole my gloves. They were brand new and I think wildlife should learn to behave responsibly not skulk around at night stealing things.