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GB Statement
Posted on | October 15, 2011 | 6 Comments
During my court case last week concerning a property I own in Sandbanks – Poole, the hearing was to determine whether or not I was in time to bring a claim for damages against a firm of solicitors in Dorset, who had originally dealt with the purchase of the property in 1996.
During my one hour cross-examination defence counsel appeared to be trying to confuse me by posing numerous ‘hypothetical’ questions as to what I would have thought about various matters in 2007 ?
It has been reported I gave three different answers to the same question. To one of the questions I did reply yes, then said no and then said I don’t know! How could I answer what I would have thought 4 years ago when it was something I had never considered. I did not know the answer and I did not want to lie.
Justice Voss appeared to be more confused than me because for part of the morning session he thought he was dealing with a personal injury claim. He then apologised for this to us all.
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October 15th, 2011 @ 1:47 pm
put it behind you geoff. lawyers dont often lose out in the courts. thanks for all the wonderful memories of your performances for yorkshire and england and keep up the good work as an analyst.you are a legend in my eyes
martyn
October 17th, 2011 @ 12:36 pm
Dear Geoff,
Please keep fighting on. I presume John Stevenson of Perrins Stevenson dealt with your case. I live in Lower Parkstone/Poole about 2 miles from your property.
From about 1992 Perrins Stevenson dealt with my divorce from my ex-husband a solicitor (who had been struck off and went to prison in 1994)and the sale of our property in 2000. In or about 2003 I contacted Perrins Stevenson again as problems had occured because of their negligence – they offer to deal with my case free of carge. Because I did not receive a bill they claim I am out of time as the problem is not resolved.
I have been to Poole Fraud Squad who investigated the firm but, as they said: “could not prove criminality”. I have contacted my MP and via him been reporting my case to the Financial Ombudsman.
I am fighting on against this unprofessional firm of Solicitors and the Legal Services Commission who is covering up for this firm.
We might be of help to each other, therefore I would be very pleased to hear from you.
I hope you do fight on.
Lilli Turner-Ward
October 21st, 2011 @ 7:03 am
Happy Birthday dear Geoff from me and “ALL” your LOYAL fans world wide.
You are admired all over the world for everything you have ever achieved.
Take Care.
DEAN MEASOR.
October 23rd, 2011 @ 1:48 pm
All the very best of luck with the case Geoff.
Both Martyn and Lilli make good points.
I hope you will be able to update us in the future regarding the outcome.
With the very best regards from me and all your many fans and supporters world wide.
Dean Measor.
October 27th, 2011 @ 6:51 pm
Keep going Sir Geoffrey!!!
These “Southern Softies” won’t be able to handle your tough Yorkshire Grit and Determination.
October 30th, 2011 @ 4:03 pm
Geoff,
Seems to me that a lot of judges do not live in the real world. You read so many many times about obscure judgements that is why the police get so frustrated.