Defence mitigating circumstances

Staceyplindfield

https://ibb.co/fa2Cwb
Contract, rubbish they only sent me this! Assumed it was from 2014.

Ok I had attached bpa cop to witness statement not ipc cop, therefore do I now attach that to skeleton, or just take with me for reference?

claxtome

Not sure what to advise as either way should be ok as is the CoP that Claimant is fully aware of.

If you want to send it I would prepare a covering letter which mentions why you are submitting this evidence late to the court.

You also need to email to Claimant's solicitor too so they are aware of it.

Staceyplindfield

The guidelines are so similar so fingers crossed! Do you think I'm all ready to go on the skeleton as hoping to send tomorrow - amended all coupon mads stuff.

claxtome

Do you think I'm all ready to go on the skeleton as hoping to send tomorrow - amended all coupon mads stuff.

I think so.

How you getting on with your costs schedule?

Staceyplindfield

Trying to find one to copy!! I have just been through your posts again but couldn't find it - but well done on your case!

claxtome

Not sure if things have changed but my costs for the day were calculated as follows:
1) Half day off work to attend hearing @£XX per hour x YY hours
£XX

2) Mileage driven to attend court and return
XX miles @ £0.45 per mile
£XX

3) Car parking on day of hearing
£XX

If claiming unreasonable behaviour there are so many other costs you can claim but is difficult to prove.

nosferatu1001

1) is capped at £95

Staceyplindfield

Found it on the newbies, just going to tally it up!

Staceyplindfield

The 'barrister' has just introduced herself and said she is here to represent the company and will be unable to be cross examined?

Lamilad

The 'barrister' has just introduced herself and said she is here to represent the company and will be unable to be cross examined?

That's correct, and you use it in your favour telling the judge that this puts you at a serious disadvantage as this is a highly contentious matter with lots of issues in dispute which you would like to cross examine their witness about.

Explain that the fact the witness is not their should mean the court attaches far less weight to the case presented by the advocate - this what judge's usually say anyway