Missed all the early stages of appeal and now heading to court

1505grandad

Pedantic  -  typo  -  "16. The Judge at Sailsbury...."

Coupon-mad

I didn't say the term NTO was specifically mentioned in the CoP because it doesn't need to be.  There is a ban on 'impersonating authority'.

Also, more importantly, read the new Draft Code of Practice and quote the Annex from the Government about banned words.

harmonicapapa

@Coupon-mad are you still suggesting people send a Word Version of the draft order to the Judge?  I am prepairng my email now and typing up the Draft Order now

Umkomaas

harmonicapapa said:

@Coupon-mad are you still suggesting people send a Word Version of the draft order to the Judge?  I am prepairng my email now and typing up the Draft Order now

Yes, because he/she couldn't use a pdf to adjust and/or top and tail.  Certainly not without a lot of faffing about.

harmonicapapa

I am going to have my hearing this week.  Is there a guide anywhere about how to conduct yourself during video hearings.  What do I call the judge?  How will it work?  If I win, what should I do to claim for my time and expenses?  

Umkomaas

harmonicapapa said:

I am going to have my hearing this week.  Is there a guide anywhere about how to conduct yourself during video hearings.  

Like this, but from the comfort of your home. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n93eoaxhzpU

What do I call the judge? 

Sir/Madam

If I win, what should I do to claim for my time and expenses?

Are you taking time off work for the hearing?  Have you submitted a Summary Costs Assessment with your WS?

Le_Kirk

As well as the advice provided by @Umkomaas you could read the telephone hearings thread: -
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6130456/telephone-hearings-re-parking-firm-claims-can-we-all-discuss-strategy-and-outcomes-here/p1

Redx

As well as the excellent advice above , one resource you are missing out on is the court reports in recently concluded court claim hearings

No matter what we tell you , we are not people who have been through it , except for a handful like coupon mad , beamerguy and any lawyers etc.. your best resource us the victims who reported their dealings in the matter , especially since march 2020

Only a fool would ignore such rich pickings !! I trust that you are not a fool

Coupon-mad

See the 'hearing tips' section of the NEWBIES thread as well.

harmonicapapa

Well, Another One Bites the Dust!!

My hearing was this morning and District Judge Barcello from Pontypridd County Court dismissed the case on the grounds of failure to follow POFA.  Specifically failure to pursue me as the Hirer of the vehicle.  It was all done and dusted in about 25 minutes.  We didn't even get into the finer arguments of my defence.  And, he awarded me £200 for costs as he believed the claim should never have reached the hearing process as Gladstones and Smart Parking should have been aware their adherence to POFA would not stand up to scrutiny.  

The Solicitor who attended was left looking very embarrassed and the Judge called it a 'Car Crash' of a hearing.

Obviously, the support from this forum has been incredible and I thank you all for dedicating so much of your time to support all of us standing up the the parking firms. Thank you all so much!!! you are wonderful