Countrywide Parking Management ltd Appeal Denied

baart77

Hi, I am looking at the schedule of costs in @wobs2k statement and there is 16 hours of preperation at his hourly rate. How do I go about it with my dad being retired and me doing most of the work? Do we say here that his time as a retired person is worth nothing? Or do I just list stationery and travel? Please advise. 

Umkomaas

baart77 said:

Hi, I am looking at the schedule of costs in @wobs2k statement and there is 16 hours of preperation at his hourly rate. How do I go about it with my dad being retired and me doing most of the work? Do we say here that his time as a retired person is worth nothing? Or do I just list stationery and travel? Please advise. 

Costs for preparation is not linked to employment status. But the chances of getting any costs (other than time off work - defendant only to my understanding) are remote, unless a case of unreasonable behaviour on the part of the claimant is proved. Very high bar. 

Jenni_D

And if he's retired then ordinary costs may not be allowed (other than travel etc.) ... and costs for your time aren't considered as the work is presented in his name (as the defendant).

Coupon-mad

The WS by @ricky_balboa shows a higher costs schedule.

baart77

Hi, still nothing from BWLegal. I need to get the WS to them and the court by Tuesday 21.06. Do I gain anything by delaying posting the WS? Would prefer to avoid a situation where something goes wrong and it doesn't arrive there by the deadline. Is the proof of postage sufficient evidence to protect myself? 

baart77

Also, do I have to list the travel costs now or deal with it when in court?  

Coupon-mad

You'll be emailing it to the local court and Bw, as seen on every court thread nowadays.

Do not send it early, you want to see theirs first, if possible, so you can comment on their dross.

Is it definitely a hearing in person?

If so, then you could put 'travel costs to the hearing approx £xx - exact sum TBA'

baart77

Coupon-mad said:

Is it definitely a hearing in person?

yes it is, in Southampton. hopefully that's good? I will wait then till they send something, thank you

Coupon-mad

Southampton is PERFECT!

Jenni_D

baart77 said:

Coupon-mad said:

Is it definitely a hearing in person?

yes it is, in Southampton. hopefully that's good? I will wait then till they send something, but of course I won't miss MY deadline if they fail to send theirs. thank you

Edited for clarity - if you don't get theirs, don't assume you don't have to still send yours - YOU DO!