New Questions on the N180 Form

toffeelad123

Any suggested good ones in London or SE?

ParkingMad

KeithP said:

All with big airports nearby.
Flight delay claims clogging those courts?

That's the reason according to this post on the LPC Law website:

https://www.lpc-law.co.uk/news/new-pd-51zc-the-small-claims-paper-determination-pilot/

Notably, the hearing centres of Bedford and Luton routinely deal with flight claims headquartered at London Luton Airport; Guildford and Staines process a large proportion of claims against airlines based at or near London Heathrow Airport.

Le_Kirk

where there is no significant factual dispute

In the case of a flight delay, there should be no factual dispute as the airport records will show if a flight took off on time but a parking case could well have significant disputes; good to see that the new N180 has an area for explaining why the defendant considers it not suitable for "on papers" hearing.

Coupon-mad

Suggested wording to answer the new question where you must say NO to accepting a hearing 'on the papers':

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/79267087/#Comment_79267087

Wigwamfan

Grizebeck said:

Umkomaas said:

Manchester would be the only court where I'd have any degree of confidence in them dealing with a private parking case in an informed way. 

I am not a fan of this court but I've picked a client up just by talking to people going there. Ended up doing a repossession case just by bumping into someone walking to the court !
2 for the price of 1

Do you know if Stockport would be a good option over Manchester for defending a private parking claim? 

Wigwamfan

Wigwamfan said:

Grizebeck said:

Umkomaas said:

Manchester would be the only court where I'd have any degree of confidence in them dealing with a private parking case in an informed way. 

I am not a fan of this court but I've picked a client up just by talking to people going there. Ended up doing a repossession case just by bumping into someone walking to the court !
2 for the price of 1

Do you know if Stockport would be a good option over Manchester for defending a private parking claim? 

Or Salford? Do you have to justify your choice? Thanks 

Coupon-mad

I'd stick with Manchester Judges, based on past reports of wins..

Grizebeck

Wigwamfan said:

Grizebeck said:

Umkomaas said:

Manchester would be the only court where I'd have any degree of confidence in them dealing with a private parking case in an informed way. 

I am not a fan of this court but I've picked a client up just by talking to people going there. Ended up doing a repossession case just by bumping into someone walking to the court !
2 for the price of 1

Do you know if Stockport would be a good option over Manchester for defending a private parking claim? 

Makes no difference IMHO in most cases. Select the court that works best for you work/home wise.
Don't forget judges work on a circuit 

DeltaH3937

toffeelad123 said:

Any suggested good ones in London or SE?

closest one to me is Woolwich county court, I guess i'll just add that to the form, not sure on win/loss rates there though

Tigerlilylola

Is there any help / advice for the new E5 question on the updated N180 form? It was mentioned by @Grizebeck in the original post but not mentioned after that. Any guidance would be much appreciated.

E5 - Do you believe you, or a witness who will give evidence on your behalf, are vulnerable in any way which the court needs to consider? If Yes, please explain in what way you or the witness are vulnerable and what steps, support or adjustments you wish the court and the judge to consider.