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4/2/2012
Brisbane-Lawyer, Solicitor - Admitted 2005
Category: Australia Law
Satisfied Customers: 14,361
Experience: I did my law degree at the University of Queensland
Verified Could you please advise us as to how we can get the $90 back.
You are going to have to sue Fernwood for the $90.
To do so simply call 1300 753 228 and ask them to post out to you a Form 3 - Application for Minor Debt. Fill it in (it is relatively self explanatory), and then post it back to the QCAT (details of the location will be on the form) with the filing fee.
The QCAT will give you two (2) copies of the stamped claim form. You need to arrange to have one of the stamped copies of the claim forms delivered to this Fernwood gym as soon as possible once you receive them. If you can find out who Fernwood's solicitor is, deliver a copy to him as well.
Once Fernwood files a Defence to your Application, the matter will be set down before a judge who will hear both sides at a hearing before ruling on the matter. I think you would have a good case for an order requiring them to refund the $90.
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You are going to have to sue Fernwood for the $90.
To do so simply call 1300 753 228 and ask them to post out to you a Form 3 - Application for Minor Debt. Fill it in (it is relatively self explanatory), and then post it back to the QCAT (details of the location will be on the form) with the filing fee.
The QCAT will give you two (2) copies of the stamped claim form. You need to arrange to have one of the stamped copies of the claim forms delivered to this Fernwood gym as soon as possible once you receive them. If you can find out who Fernwood's solicitor is, deliver a copy to him as well.
Once Fernwood files a Defence to your Application, the matter will be set down before a judge who will hear both sides at a hearing before ruling on the matter. I think you would have a good case for an order requiring them to refund the $90.
If my answer has been helpful or informative, please press Accept. I am also able to answer further questions after accepting.
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