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I think I've messed up my defense is it too late.??
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Take some deep breaths, you can do it...everyone here is rooting for you. All the best.Melabear said:
I got a notice of non attendance? I thought that meant Gladstone's weren't going 😭😭 omg I'm so scared 😩Mouse007 said:
I am just 12 days ahead of you, our Claimant wasn't attending eiither - they sent a legal rep with instructions, be prepared, have your evidence pack and all communications and dates to hand.Melabear said:
They aren't. I sent a screenshot of the email I got a few comments up they're not attending and asking it to be done without them thereCoupon-mad said:They are attending. Obviously they send a rep. As discussed on hundreds of threads.
No poster has done it before, all newbies here are the same; just read other threads to see what to expect.1 -
You must take printed copies of ALL the documents relevant to the case, preferably in an indexed file so that you can direct the Judge to the relevant page and paragraph number that you want to refer to.
Also take a pen and notepad, with your main defence arguments written down as a bullet point summary.
When the Judge starts giving Judgment, write it all down, and post your case report on here. And, if the claim is dismissed, don't forget to ask for your costs.
I have been providing assistance, including Lay Representation at Court hearings (current score: won 57, lost 14), to defendants in parking cases for over 5 years. I have an LLB (Hons) degree, and have a Graduate Diploma in Civil Litigation from CILEx. However, any advice given on these forums by me is NOT formal legal advice, and I accept no liability for its accuracy.2 -
Do I need to print off their witness statement and evidence too?
I haven't asked for costs at the bottom of my witness statement and evidence as I just want it to be over and in all honesty don't know how to work them out!0 -
Yes you do - the clue is in the word 'ALL'.Melabear said:Do I need to print off their witness statement and evidence too?
I haven't asked for costs at the bottom of my witness statement and evidence as I just want it to be over and in all honesty don't know how to work them out!
Your witness expenses are for loss of earnings/leave for attending Court - capped at £95, plus 45p per return mile from your home address to Court, plus the cost of parking near the Court. If you don't ask, you don't get.
I have been providing assistance, including Lay Representation at Court hearings (current score: won 57, lost 14), to defendants in parking cases for over 5 years. I have an LLB (Hons) degree, and have a Graduate Diploma in Civil Litigation from CILEx. However, any advice given on these forums by me is NOT formal legal advice, and I accept no liability for its accuracy.1 -
I'm not in work so I haven't had any loss of earnings0
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Melabear said:
...omg I'm so scared 😩Mouse007 said:
I am just 12 days ahead of you, our Claimant wasn't attending eiither - they sent a legal rep with instructions, be prepared, have your evidence pack and all communications and dates to hand.Melabear said:
They aren't. I sent a screenshot of the email I got a few comments up they're not attending and asking it to be done without them thereCoupon-mad said:They are attending. Obviously they send a rep. As discussed on hundreds of threads.
No poster has done it before, all newbies here are the same; just read other threads to see what to expect.
Have you seen this video?...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=n93eoaxhzpU
Just three or four people sitting round a table having a discussion.2 -
Waiting to go in. They're not coming so it's just me and the judge0
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BBC WatchDog “if you are struggling with an unfair parking charge do get in touch”
Please then tell us here that you have done so.0 -
CASE DISMISSED!
Thank you all so much for your help ☺️ buzzing!5 -
Ooh, well done you! Tell us more!Melabear said:CASE DISMISSED!
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