FINAL REMINDER - SIP LIMITED - Manchester

thismakemesad

I'm trying to submit my witness statement to Gladstones via email but it isn't sending. Does anybody have any ideas why? There's an extension filter on it for the folder I'm trying to send through..

I have submitted my WS to the court on Friday so fingers crossed it will be picked up on Monday.

Fruitcake

I hope I'm not too late for you.

Elliot vs Loake has been thrown out so many times by judges that parking scammers really should be penalised for trying it on.

http://parking-prankster.blogspot.co.uk/2017/06/excel-lose-in-cardiff-judge-explains.html

http://parking-prankster.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/excel-parking-youve-been-gladstoned.html

The comments about the POFA stating that a keeper has to name the driver is an out and out lie.

The_Deep

Two reasons to go for unreasonable behaviour costs

https://keoghs.co.uk/keoghs-insight/aware/costs-orders-for-unreasonable-behaviour-in-small-claims

thismakemesad

You're not too late for my skeleton agreement if I can get it in there? WS is submitted though.

Thanks guys!

thismakemesad

Is there any way I can bump this thread? Hearing is on Monday and I'm in need of some help with the Skeleton. They have the driver down as being in a car park they were not parked in. The driver was in the neighbouring car park and feel I can pull it my way if I have this down as the first skeleton argument point in response to their witness statement.

Umkomaas

The last 3 posts in the following thread might help you in formulating a SA.

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/73274054#Comment_73274054

As far as I’m aware, a SA isn’t a required part of the small claims process. You could just use a crib sheet with the points you want to argue from your side, and refute/rebut from what has been said on the claimant’s side. Alongside each crib point you put the cross reference to whatever page/para you are referring to so you can easily access it and/or refer the judge to it.

So this kind of ‘SA’ doesn’t have to be a masterpiece to present to the parties prior to the hearing.

claxtome

As far as I’m aware, a SA isn’t a required part of the small claims process.

It isn't a mandatory requirement in the small claims court process. LoC, a legally trained member told me in my thread.

thismakemesad

So would I literally be able to put in the point about them showing evidence for the wrong parking space? Or would I need to create an SA for the whole of the witness statement? I feel I've said everything I need to in the WS but just want to start everything off with pointing out the wrong car park

thismakemesad

Interesting development. I have just had a letter from Gladstones stating:

"In accordance with CPR 27.9 our Client hereby gives notice that it will not be attending the hearing on 23.10.2017

We confirm the court has been informed and that we have asked the Court to decide the claim in our Client's absence based on the evidence submitted."

Any moves I can make on this?

safarmuk

https://www.justice.gov.uk/courts/procedure-rules/civil/rules/part27
Search for "Non-attendance of parties at a final hearing" -> this is 27.9

I believe, this means that GS have given notice in writing (hopefully 7 days before the hearing date) that no representative will be attending the hearing. You still need to attend and the DJ will still decide based on their submissions and your submissions but you have the advantage of attending in person and being able to verbally rebut anything in their statements. I think this is probably good for you ... others may agree/disagree.

Do not forget you still need to attend.