thanks funkytown
the way i see it... if someone else was in my partners shoes, they'd be very rightly upset, and would go about it as best they know how under the circumstances.. and if one of the parties involved at the outset, refused information, then that's not playing fair. there are other more costly ways of getting the plate, which we will do if no joy here, just thought that a fellow member would help out
i did put in other posts, the reason why we didn't just do the obvious and ring him, (edit) and why we would so greatly appreciate people keeping it under wraps....if he's been honest, then he has nothing to hide, and will be unaffected by our legal foray. if he's been unfair and unjust, then the law will do it's thang