Some years ago I had to have the help of a solicitor, during a very distressing time in my life. It was a very stressful time for me and the situaiton carried on for some time. I know that due to my financial situation then, many (if not all) of the bills were paid in cash for which I did have receipts - but dont know where they are now....probably thrown out now. I thought that my bill was paid and thought nothing more of it.
However, in Dec 2005 I received a letter from the solictior with a copy of a letter and a bill dated Dec 2000......stating that the monies shown on that bill were still outstandingill!
I queried this as there was a 5 year gap between the bill and the reminder. I got a reply 10 months later in Oct this year stating that she will now take court proceedings unless the money is paid by the end of Nov 2006 - which it hasnt been.
Does anyone know if legally this money (which I am disputing) can be asked for 5 years after the original request???
I do intend to seek advice from another solicitor...but just havn't had the time yet. Any adivce, either here or in PM will be gratefully received
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We could have compared boots bernie 
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