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HX Car Park Management, Gladstones Letter Before Claim

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  • KeithP
    KeithP Posts: 41,296 Forumite
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    Birdo26 wrote: »
    Ta, just had a phone call from the court and they said tomorrow is cancelled due to no judge being available. Will let us know a new date.
    I think I would be ringing the court back to confirm that.

    Sorry to appear a bit cynical but a 'no-show' would hand it to the PPC on a plate.
  • Umkomaas
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    KeithP wrote: »
    I think I would be ringing the court back to confirm that.

    Sorry to appear a bit cynical but a 'no-show' would hand it to the PPC on a plate.

    And there’s reported ‘form’ of such stunts. Remember the reports of a similar incident at the Court of Appeal - none other than the Barry Beavis case. :)
    Please note, we are not a legal advice forum. I personally don't get involved in critiquing court case Defences/Witness Statements, so unable to help on that front. Please don't ask. .

    I provide only my personal opinion, it is not a legal opinion, it is simply a personal one. I am not a lawyer.

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  • System
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    There is a very high probability that it was the court and a very low probability of a stunt.

    Check Courtserve to see what it says. There will likely be a note against it.

    See https://www.courtserve.net/courtlists/current/county/indexv2county.php
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  • Birdo26
    Birdo26 Posts: 54 Forumite
    Its on there but just says (back up).

    I've rung the court number this morning and they told me it was off and hey would be writing in due course. Will update as soon as I get a new date.
  • Birdo26
    Birdo26 Posts: 54 Forumite
    So today!!!8217;s the day. Hopefully will be fine, gonna attack the main points like poor signs and no keeper liability. Should I go suittoday or less formal?
  • Umkomaas
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    Smartly dressed, the Primark joggers and Rab C Nesbitt string vest will not be suitable attire to meet a Judge who will undoubtedly be in a business suit.
    Please note, we are not a legal advice forum. I personally don't get involved in critiquing court case Defences/Witness Statements, so unable to help on that front. Please don't ask. .

    I provide only my personal opinion, it is not a legal opinion, it is simply a personal one. I am not a lawyer.

    Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day; show him how to catch fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.

    Private Parking Firms - Killing the High Street
  • Lamilad
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    Good luck. Keep us updated.
  • Birdo26
    Birdo26 Posts: 54 Forumite
    Saying I can only be a mckenzie friend and need to ask judge? Any help??
  • System
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    Saying I can only be a mckenzie friend and need to ask judge? Any help??

    If you are not the defendant, you do need permission of the judge so ask the Usher to ask. The answer is usually yes it is OK.

    The question then is whether you can talk or whether the defendant needs to do the work. That will depend on the judge so explain why you being there will help him (the judge) sort this out quicker. He want McKenzies to help and not hinder the court process.
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  • Birdo26
    Birdo26 Posts: 54 Forumite
    So can I be a lay rep or just mckenzie friend?
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