"Esure vs me" court date

Tothepoint.

maddogb wrote: »

Think you guys are a little confused with a subtle difference.
Small claims cases like any other are decided on what the law is, evidence may be weighed by the balance of probabilities and that may decide if or not a law has been broken but will only come into play if there is no concrete evidence.

You'll need evidence to prove a case regardless of what court is sitting, if you have none you'll lose. Balance of probability (Civil Case) and Beyond reasonable doubt (Criminal Case) are the burden of proof required.

maddogb

Tothepoint. wrote: »

You'll need evidence to prove a case regardless of what court is sitting, if you have none you'll lose. Balance of probability (Civil Case) and Beyond reasonable doubt (Criminal Case) are the burden of proof required.

whilst generally true I am sure there have been cases where the balance has been tipped relying solely on evidence provided by the opposing side so the statement "you will need" is a bit strict hence I am not sure of the relevance of your post.

Tothepoint.

maddogb wrote: »

whilst generally true I am sure there have been cases where the balance has been tipped relying solely on evidence provided by the opposing side so the statement "you will need" is a bit strict hence I am not sure of the relevance of your post.

Don't think Esures solicitors will be stupid enough to provide evidence to tipnthe balance in your favour. So yes you'll need evidence to prove your case.

maddogb

Tothepoint. wrote: »

Don't think Esures solicitors will be stupid enough to provide evidence to tipnthe balance in your favour. So yes you'll need evidence to prove your case.

Lol you said that not me.

Stevie_Palimo

Tothepoint. wrote: »

Don't think Esures solicitors will be stupid enough to provide evidence to tipnthe balance in your favour. So yes you'll need evidence to prove your case.

Well it is down to the OP to provide evidence here as well and not just esure so by the full letter of the law both parties here can see exactly what the other one is going to use for the hearing, Pretty standard this across the small claims courts, I would believe it applies to the criminal courts as well here so your point is null and void I'm afraid.

dannyrst

eSure's stock price has dropped almost 30% on news of this court case.

NOTE - it may also have something to do with a demerger between esure and gocompare...but probably the court case.

waamo

I'm on tenterhooks waiting to hear the outcome. Did Esure hire a hit man or was it a victory for the little guy?

davemorton

Still no update?

maddogb

Sorry peeps had a visitor arrive for weekend so been to busy will provide a full
post match breakdown soon but I was denied the ability to claim punitive damages, and as Esure had already settled the main claim that hearing was dispensed with.
I think I managed to scare them but not much more unfortunately, will give more details soon.

bigadaj

It's very rare to be awarded punitive damages in the uk.

Would be interested to hear the full summary of the case, were costs not awarded either way?