Court Bundles!

jacksback

111KAB wrote: »

Yes on your witness statement (which I presume you are also serving on the Defendant) just start of with the amount you are claiming and how it is made up. I would not amend your Particulars of Claim however.
When, if in Court you can start off by introducing the amount of your claim and if the Defendant objects then that is the time for him to do so.

So if interest wan't on my initial claim, can I add it now along with the additional court fees?
Thanks

111KAB

jacksback wrote: »

So if interest wan't on my initial claim, can I add it now along with the additional court fees?
Thanks

Yes, insofar as I am aware ie 8% from the date of delay until the date of the hearing however be prepared for a 'knock back' in Court as the 8% level reflects returns in the market when the MCOL was established. In my case the Defendant argued that 3% was more appropriate however my stance was that 8% was the minimum I would accept based upon all the recorded delivery, copying, binding etc I had to do.

jenn1ewest1

loving this section it is going to be invaluable as I am expecting their defence to be filed any day now
JH

JPears

Bundle done! Need wheelbarrow to get it all to post office....

JPears

Okay so Court bundle sent to Court Rec Delivery, 2 weeks before hearing.
Question - doi I have to send the bundle to Airline's legal firm 2 weeks before, or can it be sent last minute, like they do with everything?

JPears

Well i posted it at same time to solicitors as they previousley sent a letter saying all correspondance to go to them.
I suppose the sooner they get it, they sooner they might accrpt defeat and pay up beofre court date...
I ll send airline a copy too - oops there goes another tree's worth of paper.....

romanby1

Does any one know if Thomsons use their own legal team in court or appoint local solicitors etc.

romanby1

111KAB wrote: »

Yes, insofar as I am aware ie 8% from the date of delay until the date of the hearing however be prepared for a 'knock back' in Court as the 8% level reflects returns in the market when the MCOL was established. In my case the Defendant argued that 3% was more appropriate however my stance was that 8% was the minimum I would accept based upon all the recorded delivery, copying, binding etc I had to do.

When calculating interest do you include the out of pocket expenses at the airport, postage telephone calls printing documents etc.on top of the compensation for delay.

111KAB

romanby1 wrote: »

When calculating interest do you include the out of pocket expenses at the airport, postage telephone calls printing documents etc.on top of the compensation for delay.

No not allowable however you may wish to make a brief note and if you do go to Court and things go your way you can 'try your luck' as the Judge may be as fed up with the airline as you are

JPears

Given that I paid £15 in postage to send court bundles to Court and solicitors alone, I don't think £50 awarded by judge would be unreasonable....