I am going to a small claims court where the other side say they are Freemasons so they will automatically win

Question

I worked for a very strange company, their security code was 666, they have not paid me, they say I took the building key and want £250 from me for changing the locks, I say that is not true and want my wages. We have been to court twice already, 1st time was a preliminery hearing, they knew it was prelim, we didn't. 2nd time they did not turn up, the judge was aggressive to me for no reason and said my letter from a witness should have WITNESS STATEMENT at the top, therefore it was invalid. So he set another date. I then receive a letter saying the opposition has been reinstated "ex-parte".
They told me when I was working for them that they Freemason connections and NEVER loose a court case. The judges certainly seem biased, plus the opposition being re-instated, plus the judges being aggresive towards me, and making funny signs and smiling to them. WHAT ON EARTH DO I DO?

Answer 1

if any of that waffle is true you apply to have a different judge hear the case on the grounds of conflict of interest.

get some proper legal advice instead fo trying to do it on the cheap.

its probably a load of rubbish anyway.

Answer 2

This is a difficult one to answer! I assume that you have issued proceedings in the county court for non-payment of your wages.

Generally, when a defendant (your employers) do not attend a hearing in person or write into court, the District Judge will automatically make an award against them. I The court should have entered 'judgment' for the debt in your favour. Therefore the next step would have been for you to enforce the judgment.

It is unclear why this did not happen in your case. I can only guess that they made an application to the court to "set judgment aside" but I am sure that the court would have sent you a copy of this application together with a date on which you should have been invited to attend court.

I think you need to check all the paperwork you have been sent by the court and see what order is actually in place so you can decide how best to proceed. You can telephone the court (number should be at the bottom of the court paperwork, quote the case number and ask the court staff at what stage your claim has reached).

I think that your employers will have to produce a document called a 'defence' which will set out the grounds on which they claim they do not owe any monies to you. You should be sent a copy of this document.

You must then provide your own documentation to backup your claim which I think you may have done already by providing a witness statement. The court should not have struck out your statement - the only real rule is that it must have a statement of truth and be signed by you. If you are unsure how to do this, you will find the court staff really helpful. Although they cannot give you legal advice they should be able to tell you how to sign the statement. All court offices are open from 10.00 am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday.

Good Luck!

The only other advice is - make sure you comply with all the 'directions' given by the court and follow them carefully and make sure you do this by the dates given on the court order to avoid your action being 'struck out'.

Answer 3

I'm not a lawyer or a free mason, but What I do know about the freemasons is it's based on not broadcasting you are in the freemasons. So I would summise two things

1. your employers aren't freemasons and know the judge from the golf club etc. etc.

2. They are freemasons and are worried enough that you'll win to try and frighten you so they are clutching at straws.

I doubt that a free mason judge will put his career on the line for such a small matter or for friends from the golf club.
I think if you have a good case you will win.
P.s. if the judge is being grumpy with you he probably wants to get rid of you a.s.a.p. so keep going

Answer 4

I think your old company are playing games. Judges are crafty and the chances are that the judge of the preliminary hearing will not be the judge of the trial. I would not worry about the preliminary hearing. The Judge was quite right in what he said about the letter. You will have to call your witness at the trial and he/she will be questioned on the statement. You will be asked to provide a copy of the statement and all other documents you have to the Court and to the other side. They will also have to provide you with any documents they intend to use in their defence. Keep calm do not lose your temper be very polite and do not interrupt take notes and have notes of what you want to say. leave nothing to chance and be absolutely honest. I can not guarantee success but you will get a fair hearing.. Ask for costs if you win you may be kicked back but if you do not ask you won't get. Try say for about £100 If you lose keep your mouth shut. I do not pretend this is absolutely right. Try and get hold of the Green Book from your commercial library That is the County Court Rules do not be frightened of it. Court officials will give you help in procedure but they will not help you to prepare your case Good Luck but in honesty I would get some proper legal advice and quick

Answer 5

Don't worry about the Freemason thing.
Your witness statement sounds like you need to tighten it up. A letter isn't enough. You should prepare a statement with the details of the case, including the claim number, at the top. At the bottom it should say "I believe that the facts stated in this witness statement are true" and be signed by your witness. YOUR WITNESS MUST ATTEND COURT. The Court will tell you when you must attend. If you don't understand any of the orders, go to a CAB.

Answer 6

You do not say in what capacity you worked for this terrible company. If you explained that you withheld the key because the firm withheld your wages and that you were willing to do a trade, even though it is your right to be paid if you have given your time. In any court proceedings if there is any bullying or intimidation by members of the court you have a right to ask for proceedings to be halted there and then. Freemasons or not certainly bullies trying to make you cancel your case.
Stick with it be strong. Find a specialist lawyer who will help you. Get a doctors note to say you are suffering from stress due to being manipulated in a court case.

Answer 7

If they are true freemasons, then they have promised to their fellow brethren to uphold the laws of their native land and not to use their membership for selfish personal gain. There's a lot of cr*p talked about freemasonry, mostly by people who love conspiracy theories. In reality, it's a club like any other. If lots of influential people are members, what does that really prove? That it's evil? Or that it's just a good club?

Ignore that aspect and concentrate on making a good case. Hire a lawyer if necessary.

Answer 8

Go to court. When the case is over, if you still feel the judge was biased, then you need to complain about the judge. There is a procedure on complaints, so ask at court for one.

Answer 9

The freemasons are evil and the signs are signs only freemasons know. I am sorry to say this but, you will probably lose.

Maybe you should read about freemasons.
Many people think freemasons are evil.
Also, a ton of our prsidents have been freemasons and they probably control our government. Reagan said that he was against freemasonry and said he would never run with Bush because he was a freemason and the next day he chose Bush and then eventually they tired to assassinate him. Is this a coincedence?

If you go public with this then the freemasons might kill you.

Important PLEASE tell me what company it was.

Answer 10

They aren't Freemasons, and have no legitimate connection to Freemasonry.

At most they see you as vunerable and gullable so are using scare tactics, urban legend and conspiracy theorist stories.

Whether or not they are Freemasons will have no baring on the case, and them saying it does just proves to you they aren't members.

Not saying you will win your case, but you wont lose it because of Freemasonry.