20 Aug 2019 10:12 AM:

Im shocked and saddened. I was just talking about my experiences with a collegaue that happened over 10 years ago at the CDSS site (which as far as I am aware was never finished). I just searched for Norman on here to see if any developments had occured since I last looked over 5 years ago, and my heart sank when I read that he'd passed away.

I used to scour the CDS forum for snippets of information back in 2006 / 07 and always looked out for Normans posts, as I felt they were real and genuine. I even private messaged Norman once, who was kind enough to respond to me. Norman obviously was a man of principles, I know he was sometimes ascerbic, but he told it as it was, and I like that in a person, its called character. I know its late on but I'd like to pass my condolences on to Normans family, and to say that he touched many people and will be remembered fondly. I hope that some form of financial justice will be forthcoming. Rest in peace NormanSands.

Thread: Norman Sands

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21 May 2008 1:15 PM:

Hi Maria and forum readers

We have just been paid our deposits back by bankers draft in to our account. Although not cleared yet we have no reason to believe there will be a problem (but now so cynical that nothing surprises anymore following our 2 year experience).

The deposits were returned after we were advised the January, then April after 3 month grace period, building deadline would not be met. We were advised in March so the whole process has taken 2 months which I thought was very good.

We were also paid 4% interest per year on the deposits paid.

My question to Maria is that I have read the Spanish law requires that 6% interest is paid. Is there a way I can make a simple claim for the extra 2%? Or would legal fees outweigh the benefit (dependant on knowing the difference of course!).

Thanks and good luck to anyone else in our (formerly very depressed) situation. The process was good for us so there is much hope.

Damon

Thread: Bank Guarantee Process for Claiming

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