Telephone Hearings re parking firm claims - can we all discuss strategy and outcomes here

Coupon-mad

I don't think 'helper' is talking about a lay rep.  Just a McKenzie friend situation I think.

Le_Kirk

Coupon-mad said:

I don't think 'helper' is talking about a lay rep.  Just a McKenzie friend situation I think.

OK, same as in a court room then.

bargepole

Le_Kirk said:

OK, same as in a court room then.

Not quite. In a face to face court hearing, the lay rep can just turn up on the day.

But with a video or telephone hearing, the court needs to be notified in advance, so that they have the lay rep's contact details, and can email him/her the joining instructions and link for the hearing.

Le_Kirk

bargepole said:

Le_Kirk said:

OK, same as in a court room then.

Not quite. In a face to face court hearing, the lay rep can just turn up on the day.
But with a video or telephone hearing, the court needs to be notified in advance, so that they have the lay rep's contact details, and can email him/her the joining instructions and link for the hearing.

Noted, I had seen on some other judge's orders posted here that you had to supply contact details but not that it required the completing of a form.

nosferatu1001

Completing a form is much better, as you can ensure the full and correct details are captured 

Coupon-mad

Just a quick update with a suggested email if a court suggests a 'hearing on the papers' (NONONONO!):

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/77317938#Comment_77317938

badgerfreedom

Telephone hearing on Wednesday regarding a VCS PCN. Call dropped due to bad weather. I emailed several times as I had data. Judge said I had left the hearing and charged me £180 for VCS costs. And this was an application I had made to set aside a CCJ with £150 costs made 2 weeks before in my absence due to loss of memory (got the doctors note) which I presume still stands? Phoned the court but they cannot tell me what to do. CAB are not replying due to covid-19. Cannot get a free half hour with a solicitor until the end of August due to covid-19 but am expected to pay by 19th August. Don't know what to do?

Le_Kirk

Can you start a new thread, giving details of your specific case rather then posting on a discussion thread, you'll get better and bespoke advice that way.

Bilbo_Baz

Hi what if someone does not have video or sound capable pc to download skype business app so can not comply with the court to do a video hearing and does not have £225.00 to apply for an adjournment 

Umkomaas

Bilbo_Baz said:

Hi what if someone does not have video or sound capable pc to download skype business app so can not comply with the court to do a video hearing and does not have £225.00 to apply for an adjournment 

Not sure why you're asking a parking forum technical 'what ifs' about the UK court system?  Ask LegalBeagles if it's an actual situation - but if it's simply hypothetical .......