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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2016 12:24:18 GMT
I'm not sure that's how it works. If this decision results in "new law", that law will presumably be available to all solicitors, not just ours.  |
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Post by tanksfull on Jan 29, 2016 12:29:32 GMT
I'm not sure that's how it works. If this decision results in "new law", that law will presumably be available to all solicitors, not just ours. Of course; but who would you rather have representing you? Most situations have quirks which need developing and adapting. No better than have the ones who cracked it first on your side, maybe? |
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Post by Thatslife on Jan 29, 2016 12:31:40 GMT
Whilst I don't doubt Mr Higgs said such a thing, I'd be quite surprised if it were true. No win no fee is common in personal injury litigation, for example. where the work is negligible and the potential reward is legislated for in injury claim protocol. I can't imagine for a second it is normal to risk working for nothing in a complicated contractual dispute that drags on for months and in which you've already lost the original case. I'm probably wrong, which is one of the reasons I'm not a solicitor. Let's assume that there is the possibility of a legal precident being overturned and that there are a long line of other cases, waiting in the wings, for the outcome of this case. If they are successful they will have a queue of companies looking to use their services. Why wouldn't you do the first one for nothing? It could also be that the "no win, no fee" could be related to a percentage of any monies received due to the appeal. Win and they get £?% , lose and they get nothing. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2016 14:54:49 GMT
The case is over as far as the mounting legal fees are concerned. Okay, I was just struggling to understand the timing of you posting this. NH asked you not to put it on any social media; if he'd added "Until after the court hearing." I could understand why you have. Like you, I can't think why this information shouldn't be public knowledge, nor how it would have any impact on the case. But if you're assuming it may impact the case I would have thought it better to wait until the dust settles - after the final verdict. The Gas was probably given the information to make public. Even Higgs knows how to spread rumours both true and more often untrue. |
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Post by Thatslife on Jan 29, 2016 15:08:02 GMT
Okay, I was just struggling to understand the timing of you posting this. NH asked you not to put it on any social media; if he'd added "Until after the court hearing." I could understand why you have. Like you, I can't think why this information shouldn't be public knowledge, nor how it would have any impact on the case. But if you're assuming it may impact the case I would have thought it better to wait until the dust settles - after the final verdict. The Gas was probably given the information to make public. Even Higgs knows how to spread rumours both true and more often untrue. That's a very hypocritical statement. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2016 15:51:07 GMT
The Gas was probably given the information to make public. Even Higgs knows how to spread rumours both true and more often untrue. That's a very hypocritical statement. Really? Go on then. |
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Post by kingswood Polak on Jan 29, 2016 16:04:54 GMT
As the case has now concluded, I am now in a position to confirm that NH told me before the Supporters Club AGM Q & A that this was dealt with on a "no win no fee basis". He asked me not to put this on any social media, I assume he was concerned that may impact on the case - don't ask me why. This of course applies to our Solicitors fees and NOT our Barristers fees. Whilst I don't doubt Mr Higgs said such a thing, I'd be quite surprised if it were true. No win no fee is common in personal injury litigation, for example. where the work is negligible and the potential reward is legislated for in injury claim protocol. I can't imagine for a second it is normal to risk working for nothing in a complicated contractual dispute that drags on for months and in which you've already lost the original case. I'm probably wrong, which is one of the reasons I'm not a solicitor. It isn't like Nick to be untruthful eh  |
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Post by kingswood Polak on Jan 29, 2016 16:10:35 GMT
I'd thought for one moment Basel had returned I'll take that as a huge compliment bridgey as many talk of him with esteem. I do actually say man and far out a fair bit. My brothers kind of got me talking that way man. I do remember seeing him post but I am still a relative newbie to forum exchanges and am learning as I go. I'd like to think I am less confrontational and certainly more accepting of a lot now. I really do hate getting into argument. I do wish I had found the old independent forum much earlier. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2016 16:13:20 GMT
Swiss cheese smiley
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Post by Thatslife on Jan 29, 2016 16:14:30 GMT
That's a very hypocritical statement. Really? Go on then. In your post about NH winning you stated as fact that Salisbury could make rovers vacate the Mem. You don't know this as a fact. |
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Post by brizzle on Jan 29, 2016 16:21:52 GMT
In your post about NH winning you stated as fact that Salisbury could make rovers vacate the Mem. You don't know this as a fact. I'll assume that this is a typo, 'cos if it ain't it opens up a whole new front to the argument(s). I can't wait for the courts decision to be announced, if only to draw to an end all of the speculation. But I expect that it will centre on something else then. |
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Post by Thatslife on Jan 29, 2016 16:23:36 GMT
In your post about NH winning you stated as fact that Salisbury could make rovers vacate the Mem. You don't know this as a fact. I'll assume that this is a typo, 'cos if it ain't it opens up a whole new front to the argument(s). I can't wait for the courts decision to be announced, if only to draw to an end all of the speculation. But I expect that it will centre on something else then. Predictive text can be a bitch sometimes. |
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Post by brizzle on Jan 29, 2016 16:26:05 GMT
I'll assume that this is a typo, 'cos if it ain't it opens up a whole new front to the argument(s). I can't wait for the courts decision to be announced, if only to draw to an end all of the speculation. But I expect that it will centre on something else then. Predictive text can be a bitch sometimes. You betcha.  |
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Post by kingswood Polak on Jan 29, 2016 16:39:15 GMT
In your post about NH winning you stated as fact that Salisbury could make rovers vacate the Mem. You don't know this as a fact. I have said this to a lot of people. Aren't we all hypocrites in one way or another ? I guess it's just the level some will take it to. The other thing is that we can often state something as fact and it may have been so, at the time we said it but we then learn that this situation has changed and so it goes. Just saying like |
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Post by Angas on Jan 29, 2016 16:50:26 GMT
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Post by kingswood Polak on Jan 29, 2016 16:56:04 GMT
Ha ha. And there's another one You'll have to fill me in here Ann. Not understanding this but glad it gave you a laugh, it's good to laugh and I certainly wish I did it more |
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Post by faggotygas on Jan 29, 2016 16:58:15 GMT
I'd thought for one moment Basel had returned I'll take that as a huge compliment bridgey as many talk of him with esteem. I do actually say man and far out a fair bit. My brothers kind of got me talking that way man. I do remember seeing him post but I am still a relative newbie to forum exchanges and am learning as I go. I'd like to think I am less confrontational and certainly more accepting of a lot now. I really do hate getting into argument. I do wish I had found the old independent forum much earlier. Such a clamour for our Bas. I'll give him a nudge next game. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2016 17:45:43 GMT
In your post about NH winning you stated as fact that Salisbury could make rovers vacate the Mem. You don't know this as a fact. I didn't use the word fact but it was reported after the Q&A session of the SC AGM.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2016 17:47:29 GMT
Ha ha. And there's another one You'll have to fill me in here Ann. Not understanding this but glad it gave you a laugh, it's good to laugh and I certainly wish I did it more It was another of Basels favourite sayings on here as well as a few more tasty words. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2016 17:48:55 GMT
I'll assume that this is a typo, 'cos if it ain't it opens up a whole new front to the argument(s). I can't wait for the courts decision to be announced, if only to draw to an end all of the speculation. But I expect that it will centre on something else then. Predictive text can be a bitch sometimes. Ah, so you meant hypothetical and not hypocritical. |
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