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County Court Claim

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  • smittenkitten
    smittenkitten Posts: 138 Forumite
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    thank you so much @Coupon-mad thats a great point  have added, now ready to send
  • smittenkitten
    smittenkitten Posts: 138 Forumite
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    Hi
    Very quick update and question
    So court date was set for next Thursday 19th,  I sent my bundle of to court and Civil Enforcement in time and ready for the hearing.  Today we received a letter saying the claim has been struck out as there was a non payment of the hearing fee. 
    Does this mean its completely over?
    Can I still claim for my time spent on this ?
    thank you
  • Fruitcake
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    If the letter was from the court, then yes, it's over. You might be able to claim costs by contacting the court as the defendant pulled out with only a week to go, but don't hold your breath.
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  • smittenkitten
    smittenkitten Posts: 138 Forumite
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    thank you
     I will contact the court and ask the question ..
  • Umkomaas
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    A rather predictable and typical CEL move. Try to trip the motorist up into missing a court procedure/deadline to give them the opportunity to apply for a judgment in default - one of the main elements of their business model. You beat them at their game, well done! 👍🙂
    Please note, we are not a legal advice forum. I personally don't get involved in critiquing court case Defences/Witness Statements, so unable to help on that front. Please don't ask. .

    I provide only my personal opinion, it is not a legal opinion, it is simply a personal one. I am not a lawyer.

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  • D_P_Dance
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    Can I still claim for my time spent on this ?

    You can try, read this

    https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/law-and-courts/legal-system/small-claims/making-a-small-claim/
    You never know how far you can go until you go too far.
  • smittenkitten
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    thanks I spoke to the court to this morning, it possibly means going through a small claims to get anywhere - I have one of these with curry/pc world at the moment and they are long winded and currently keep being adjourned due to covid / judges summer hols.
    Im guessing be happy we won 
    thanks 

  • Redx
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    edited 11 August 2021 at 6:17PM
    Well done , CEL chicken out yet again after a false claim !! 😁😁😁

    Another one bites the dust !!

    Don't forget to complain to your local MP and also fill in the government consultation too

  • smittenkitten
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    thanks Redx  will definitely complete the consultation

    As for the MP I did contact the Lib Dem MP who was not interested as there was no photo opportunity in it for him. 
  • Umkomaas
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    smittenkitten said:
    thanks Redx  will definitely complete the consultation

    As for the MP I did contact the Lib Dem MP who was not interested as there was no photo opportunity in it for him. 
    Tell him to drive into any ParkingEye managed car park and overstay his allotted time - he'll be having his photo opportunity, one of himself and his car within a few days! 😄
    Please note, we are not a legal advice forum. I personally don't get involved in critiquing court case Defences/Witness Statements, so unable to help on that front. Please don't ask. .

    I provide only my personal opinion, it is not a legal opinion, it is simply a personal one. I am not a lawyer.

    Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day; show him how to catch fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.

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