[Defence Stage] UK CPM & Gladstones Residential Spot

Coupon-mad

And it's one of the example links in the NEWBIES thread section on costs schedules anyway, surely, so need need to search.

BarraDisciple

Ah ok, thanks! I can buy a ring binder, but then will have to find a way to punch holes in the paper, might as well spend £2/3 on proper binding and it'll look more professional that way.

If everything goes as planned, I can claim it back!

BarraDisciple

Hello!

Everything is ready (apart from costs schedule, which I'll research next week). I've put my WS in an envelope for tomorrow to hand it in to the court.

Any recommendations on what to write on the envelope and who to hand it to?

Thanks!

Umkomaas

Any recommendations on what to write on the envelope and who to hand it to?

Address it to <<Name of Town>> County Court

WITNESS STATEMENT AND EVIDENCE OF <<Your Name>>

Case Number xxxxx

UKCPM v <<Your Name>>
Date of Hearing xx/xx/2019

Hand it in to the reception desk, ask for a receipt of delivery.

Coupon-mad

And take a photo of the envelope in your hand outside the court building if you want to cover yourself, as far too often, Judges say they haven't got what was handed in and you can then prove it if need be.

Make sure you also print a copy of the sent email(s) proving service to Gladstones.

BarraDisciple

Thank you both so much for the tips!

I've handed my WS in and I'm going to get on researching for the costs schedule and skeleton argument. The date is close!

BarraDisciple

Hi all, quick question re Costs Schedule:

1) I have recently started a new job and don't have a payslip to attach as proof of wage. Is it OK to attach my contract of employment instead? I don't mind it going to the judge but really don't like the idea of it being in the hands of the scammers for some reason.

2) Is there any way to prove the time I spent on this as a Litigant in Person?

Thank you!

Umkomaas

You don't attach a payslip, you have it in your back pocket to show the Judge if he is awarding costs. I'd guess a contract of employment would also suffice if it details your salary level.

2) Is there any way to prove the time I spent on this as a Litigant in Person?

Only you know the amount of time spent on dealing with this. So why not draw up a schedule of dates and time, but this will need to be attached to/part of your cost schedule. It's £19ph litigant in person rate.

Don't go mad on it. Unless there is wholly unreasonable behaviour by the PPC/solicitors (very high bar) then I've not seen much beyond around 5 hours being granted. It's not guaranteed at all.

BarraDisciple

Amazing, thanks Umkomaas!

I thought I had to attach the evidence for it right away, but it's true that I have to first win the case and then ask for costs hehe

BarraDisciple

Alright guys, I had my hearing last Monday.

Unfortunately, I didn't get to say much. The judge absolutely ripped the solicitor and went on by doing a monologue about my primacy of contract. In the span of 45 minutes I was done and dusted and walked out the court like a boss :j

All jokes aside, it was much shorter than expected, to the point where I felt a kind of bad for the solicitor, she tried to argue with the judge but knew exactly where this was going after the first few minutes.

So thank you all for the support! You've been insanely helpful

But it's not over!

The cheeky clowns from Gladstones think they have another ace up their sleeves!
Today I received another LBC from them, pursuing the very first PCN they gave me, in my very first post in this forum I mention how I was dealing with two PCNs at the same time. As time passed, it seemed that they were only pursuing one of them and dropped the other (as I received no correspondence on it).

The new LBC was sent out on the same day as the hearing I won. I don't know if they're trying to have another go. My question is: how should I treat this? Will they eventually drop it because I'd win on the same exact grounds, or should I go to court and get some more costs off them? Because I've got all the work done already :rotfl: