Stuart Stone
I have had debt thugs lie/coerce etc etc with their lies, threatening court action etc:
My response has been along the lines of:
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am an honourable man & it is my intent to always act with honesty and integrity in ALL of my dealings.
It is my understanding that I have ALWAYS endeavoured to deal with this matter in accordance with Australian law, specifically the Bills of Exchange Act (1909).
I specifically draw your attention to Section 96: 'A thing is deemed to be done in good faith, within the meaning of this Act, where it is in fact done honestly, whether it is done negligently or not.'
I assure you that I am acting in good faith, with only the best of intentions.
If for some reason You believe that there is a defect in the instrument, please have the decency to return it, along with specific reference to the defects therein, so that this matter can be dealt with quickly and efficiently.
As it is my intention to act honourably, and as I have repeatedly requested information from you that has not been forthcoming, then may I respectfully suggest that you reconsider your position.
As there is no controversy here, I am concerned that the court may take a very dim view on your bringing an unsubstantiated claim before them.
May I reiterate, I am more than willing to deal with any substantiated claim, once I am able to reasonably validate it. I urge you to provide written evidence of your claims so that I may deal with this matter as quickly as possible,
Kind regards,
By: (Signature) Sole Authorised Administrator for (Account Name).
This part: 'As there is no controversy here, I am concerned that the court may take a very dim view on your bringing an unsubstantiated claim before them.'...calls their bluff seems to put a lid on them.