County Court Claim - NCP Parking outstayed by 20 mins

Jenni_D

Will your hearing be in person or remotely?

Note: The video above omits to say that either party can be represented by a Lay Representative under The Lay Representatives (Rights of Audience) Order 1999. It's not just formal legal representation that's allowed.

Monseymoo

@Jenni_D its by telephone it'll be me on the telephone representing me

Monseymoo

All my hearing was tomorrow at 2pm but they have now moved it to 10am tomorrow any last words of advice?  
@Le_Kirk @Jenni_D @Coupon-mad @1505grandad

Thanks all!

Le_Kirk

Be ready for the telephone call anytime from when courts open, say 09.00 and, if you don't get a call, don't disappear until after the courts close 16.00.  Have crib sheet of everything you want to get across to the judge, even though he/she will lead it.  Don't forget to ask for costs when you win!

Monseymoo

@Le_Kirk thanks wish me luck!!  I'll update you after its over

Monseymoo

Update - sadly I lost the judge was very understanding but said recent cases going up to the high court allow charges of up to £100 as being reasonable and that in this situation the charge was inflated but something should be paid
She reduced the overall charges by £100 but either way I lost - she said my WS was very detailed and good and that I had represented myself well however she had to go by what other cases had set precedence that these type of charges are enforceable, she said that these small claims cases are now moving towards being in favour of the Claimant 
Oh well I tried haha @Le_Kirk@Coupon-mad @Jenni_D @1505grandad

Redx

Shame , but litigation is a lottery

I assume that the total to be paid is less than £200 then ?? £230 minus £100 is £130

Monseymoo

@Redx yes tbh I saved myself money so it worth it! thanks for all your help btw

Redx

You also learned a lot for helping yourself and others in the future too , especially about private parking
Please fill in the government consultation within the next 10 days if not done already , make a difference 👍

Le_Kirk

Monseymoo said:

Update - sadly I lost the judge was very understanding but said recent cases going up to the high court allow charges of up to £100 as being reasonable and that in this situation the charge was inflated but something should be paid
She reduced the overall charges by £100 but either way I lost - she said my WS was very detailed and good and that I had represented myself well however she had to go by what other cases had set precedence that these type of charges are enforceable, she said that these small claims cases are now moving towards being in favour of the Claimant 
Oh well I tried haha @Le_Kirk@Coupon-mad @Jenni_D @1505grandad

Oh, tough tulips but, as others have said, judge lottery.  You have gained some knowledge and experience which might help other posters.