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County Court Case reopened - Gladstones

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  • bobby_davro
    bobby_davro Posts: 10 Forumite
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    Yeah I just filed the defence statement and hoped they wouldn't turn up and they didn't and it would be the end of the matter.

    I will do what you say

    "ask that the order be varied, so that the Court now directs both parties to exchange their final witness statements and evidence that they intend to rely upon at the rearranged hearing by (date in August to be decided by the Judge)."

    Thanks
  • nosferatu1001
    nosferatu1001 Posts: 12,961 Forumite
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    Yes, but they told the court they wouldnt attend. Im guessing you didnt. You were lucky the court didnt find against you AND grant costs for your unreasonable behaviour.
  • The_Deep
    The_Deep Posts: 16,830 Forumite
    I am totally confused, I'm out.
    You never know how far you can go until you go too far.
  • waamo
    waamo Posts: 10,298 Forumite
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    My best guess: The claimant asked for a hearing on papers as they usually do. Judge doesn't get the memo and dismisses case on the basis the claimant hasn't turned up.

    Claimant realises what has happened and complains to the court. Court realises what has happened and takes action to rectify their mistake.

    Claimant now has all their ducks in a row whereas the defendant is only half dressed for the shooting party.
  • Yeah that sounds about right. Preparing all the stuff this weekend.
  • Coupon-mad
    Coupon-mad Posts: 161,079 Forumite
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    OK but the only stuff you need is the reply to vary the order, because if the Judge doesn't give you a new date and chance to file & serve the WS & evidence you SHOULD HAVE DONE ALL ALONG, then you are likely doomed.
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  • bobby_davro
    bobby_davro Posts: 10 Forumite
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    I've posted the variation letter asking for to be allowed to submit the witness letter. Fingers crossed.
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