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I never really understood what one of those was. In the matter of civil law there are bound to be some grey areas.You never know how far you can go until you go too far.0
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We don't doubt that, Snake is talking about one thing ..... claims from a parking company. ??JB111 said:
I have been an advocate of the Court for 11 years now dealing with mortgage repossession, landlord & tenant, charging orders and small claims parking matters. Unfortunately, I cannot be in every Court at once (also due to other work commitments) and you are welcome to ask bargepole whether I show my face in hearings. I am sure he will endorse me. Therefore, your statement is factually incorrect.Snakes_Belly said:
Notice that it's the cannon fodder that have put their head above the parapet in these hearings. JB never shows his face even in the Sheffield hearings.Redx said:Those are the cases Joke never comments on , which seems to be the vast majority of cases IMHO !!
I don't think anyone here is interested in your other work
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That means nothing whatsoever ... two people in the same industry having a chit chatJB111 said:
I have had this conversation with another forumite.BrownTrout said:
Jake then answer this why do you never discuss the cases that you lose ? you seem to only pop on threads like thisJB111 said:Paragraph 101 of the Judgment of HHJ Simpkiss (dated the 1 February 2021) makes a finding that DDJ Harvey was bias. Furthermore, permission has also been granted on another case DDJ Harvey has adjudicated upon surrounding biasness. This has nothing to do with being a case that 'benefits' but more so a simple update. It has no bearing on future cases as this Judge has now retired.2 -
What JB says is correct, he does show his face at some hearings and has travelled some distance to some hearings. I have seen him in action myself. I do not for one minute agree with his companies practices or actions BUT i can confirm he does do hearings but if you look at court serve listings given the large number from VCS/Excel on a weekly basis this is going to be a small %JB111 said:
I have been an advocate of the Court for 11 years now dealing with mortgage repossession, landlord & tenant, charging orders and small claims parking matters. Unfortunately, I cannot be in every Court at once (also due to other work commitments) and you are welcome to ask bargepole whether I show my face in hearings. I am sure he will endorse me. Therefore, your statement is factually incorrect.Snakes_Belly said:
Notice that it's the cannon fodder that have put their head above the parapet in these hearings. JB never shows his face even in the Sheffield hearings.Redx said:Those are the cases Joke never comments on , which seems to be the vast majority of cases IMHO !!
this is the same for any firm which litigates in this volumes
I dont comment on his advocacy but i believe Bargepole rates him in court.
there are only a few firms who attend most of their own hearings and that is Devere /AS (Alliance ) Parking / SIP (but they are low volume and tend to be one geographic area)3 -
@JB11. I have not seen any cases reported on here where you were representing VCS or Excel. There are numerous cases regarding claims in Sheffield which we see on a regular basis where your company is represented by Elms or similar @ around £125.00 plus VAT per hour They usually lose.
Do you cherry pick the ones that you are likely to win? I would not blame you if you did as we have all done a bit of cherry picking in our time one way or another.
Nolite te bast--des carborundorum.3 -
I think people on here should be constructive and open in their discussions, there is nothing to be gained from shouting "boo" "hiss" at people on the other side. This does not mean we like what they do (i certainly dont)JB111 said:
I have had this conversation with another forumite. I am happy to do so moving forward. The purpose of my comments are to add constructive dialogue. If forumites are respectful then I will gladly answer/assist as and when I can. I am in no way 'gloating' as many people suggest. I am just merely making a factual correction. Unfortunately, DDJ Harvey was found to be bias and as such some of his orders are in the process of being overturned.BrownTrout said:
Jake then answer this why do you never discuss the cases that you lose ? you seem to only pop on threads like thisJB111 said:Paragraph 101 of the Judgment of HHJ Simpkiss (dated the 1 February 2021) makes a finding that DDJ Harvey was bias. Furthermore, permission has also been granted on another case DDJ Harvey has adjudicated upon surrounding biasness. This has nothing to do with being a case that 'benefits' but more so a simple update. It has no bearing on future cases as this Judge has now retired.
I think reasoned debate is the way forward. We will likely never agree but lets be factual on stuff , leave any aggression out of it.
Other wise like certain online twitter accounts (ie those well known people on the labour left) we become an echo chamber listening and enjoying the sound of our own voices.8 -
Who on earth cares what JB does for the rest of his day job ?BrownTrout said:
What JB says is correct, he does show his face at some hearings and has travelled some distance to some hearings. I have seen him in action myself. I do not for one minute agree with his companies practices or actions BUT i can confirm he does hearings but if you look at court serve listings given the large number from VCS/Excel on a weekly basis this is going to be a small %JB111 said:
I have been an advocate of the Court for 11 years now dealing with mortgage repossession, landlord & tenant, charging orders and small claims parking matters. Unfortunately, I cannot be in every Court at once (also due to other work commitments) and you are welcome to ask bargepole whether I show my face in hearings. I am sure he will endorse me. Therefore, your statement is factually incorrect.Snakes_Belly said:
Notice that it's the cannon fodder that have put their head above the parapet in these hearings. JB never shows his face even in the Sheffield hearings.Redx said:Those are the cases Joke never comments on , which seems to be the vast majority of cases IMHO !!
this is the same for any firm which litigates in this volumes
I dont comment on his advocacy but i believe Bargepole rates him in court.
We are only interested in JB/VCS/EXCEL .... THE REST IS POINTLESS
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yes he appears for them Excel / VCS at hearings.beamerguy said:
Who on earth cares what JB does for the rest of his day job ?BrownTrout said:
What JB says is correct, he does show his face at some hearings and has travelled some distance to some hearings. I have seen him in action myself. I do not for one minute agree with his companies practices or actions BUT i can confirm he does hearings but if you look at court serve listings given the large number from VCS/Excel on a weekly basis this is going to be a small %JB111 said:
I have been an advocate of the Court for 11 years now dealing with mortgage repossession, landlord & tenant, charging orders and small claims parking matters. Unfortunately, I cannot be in every Court at once (also due to other work commitments) and you are welcome to ask bargepole whether I show my face in hearings. I am sure he will endorse me. Therefore, your statement is factually incorrect.Snakes_Belly said:
Notice that it's the cannon fodder that have put their head above the parapet in these hearings. JB never shows his face even in the Sheffield hearings.Redx said:Those are the cases Joke never comments on , which seems to be the vast majority of cases IMHO !!
this is the same for any firm which litigates in this volumes
I dont comment on his advocacy but i believe Bargepole rates him in court.
We are only interested in JB/VCS/EXCEL .... THE REST IS POINTLESS2 -
"I don't comment on his advocacy but I believe Bargepole rates him in court."
I once had a boss who always used to say "never scrat with turkeys when you can fly with eagles".
In other words why work for a company like Excel/VCS?
Nolite te bast--des carborundorum.2 -
Trouble is BT, it is them who come here with propagandaBrownTrout said:
I think people on here should be constructive and open in their discussions, there is nothing to be gained from shouting "boo" "hiss" at people on the other side. This does not mean we like what they do (i certainly dont)JB111 said:
I have had this conversation with another forumite. I am happy to do so moving forward. The purpose of my comments are to add constructive dialogue. If forumites are respectful then I will gladly answer/assist as and when I can. I am in no way 'gloating' as many people suggest. I am just merely making a factual correction. Unfortunately, DDJ Harvey was found to be bias and as such some of his orders are in the process of being overturned.BrownTrout said:
Jake then answer this why do you never discuss the cases that you lose ? you seem to only pop on threads like thisJB111 said:Paragraph 101 of the Judgment of HHJ Simpkiss (dated the 1 February 2021) makes a finding that DDJ Harvey was bias. Furthermore, permission has also been granted on another case DDJ Harvey has adjudicated upon surrounding biasness. This has nothing to do with being a case that 'benefits' but more so a simple update. It has no bearing on future cases as this Judge has now retired.3
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