Out of Court Settlement

[har]

Hello,

Sorry it may be very obvious
But I received an out of court settlement for fair evasion, paid straight away and southeastern have confirmed they have received payment but that the case will be dropped on the court date

Does this still mean I have to show up?

Thanks in advance, apologies if it’s a silly question

 

[Haywain]

Does this still mean I have to show up?

No.

 

[WesternLancer]

Hello,

Sorry it may be very obvious
But I received an out of court settlement for fair evasion, paid straight away and southeastern have confirmed they have received payment but that the case will be dropped on the court date

Does this still mean I have to show up?

Thanks in advance, apologies if it’s a silly question

You may wish to check with the court that Southeastern have dropped the case (just in terms of making sure that there has been no admin or communications breakdown).

You should keep your proof of payment and confirmation the case will be dropped long term - ie over a year - in case you need it.

 

[xtsarahx]

Hello,

Sorry it may be very obvious
But I received an out of court settlement for fair evasion, paid straight away and southeastern have confirmed they have received payment but that the case will be dropped on the court date

Does this still mean I have to show up?

Thanks in advance, apologies if it’s a silly question

Hi, do you mind sharing how you managed to argue your way out? I have just been stopped using my Partner's 60+ freedom pass card, which I used a few times before. I haven't received the letter yet but I want to know what is the common outcome? Does it lead to court and prosecution usually? So I don't end up paying +£1000 to solicitors ...

 

[ikcdab]

Hi, do you mind sharing how you managed to argue your way out? I have just been stopped using my Partner's 60+ freedom pass card, which I used a few times before. I haven't received the letter yet but I want to know what is the common outcome? Does it lead to court and prosecution usually? So I don't end up paying +£1000 to solicitors ...

You are best off starting your own thread where you can give full details of your case so that you can get the best advice.

 

[tixy]

Hi, do you mind sharing how you managed to argue your way out? I have just been stopped using my Partner's 60+ freedom pass card, which I used a few times before. I haven't received the letter yet but I want to know what is the common outcome? Does it lead to court and prosecution usually? So I don't end up paying +£1000 to solicitors ...

The problem is that all train operating companies are different in the way they manage prosecutions, as are the various offences you can be prosecuted for.

From what you say about the freedom pass, it looks like TFL have stopped you. They work differently to Southeastern.

I would advise simply starting a thread of your own, where full attention can be given you your case, without confusion with the OP.

 

[yorkie]

Hi, do you mind sharing how you managed to argue your way out? I have just been stopped using my Partner's 60+ freedom pass card, which I used a few times before. I haven't received the letter yet but I want to know what is the common outcome? Does it lead to court and prosecution usually? So I don't end up paying +£1000 to solicitors ...

As others have said, you need to create your own thread.

This thread is exclusively for @har's issue

Thanks.

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[Manak]

Hello,

Sorry it may be very obvious
But I received an out of court settlement for fair evasion, paid straight away and southeastern have confirmed they have received payment but that the case will be dropped on the court date

Does this still mean I have to show up?

Thanks in advance, apologies if it’s a silly question

No you do not need to attend. It will be done in your absence.