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Guidance on next steps - Witness Statement Submission
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You didn't answer this. It was a question.Coupon-mad said:Ok so you can (or must?) do this too but normally it says you can if you wish, or words to that effect?Defendant do file at court ... an amended defence by 20 MarchPRIVATE 'PCN'? DON'T PAY BUT DON'T IGNORE IT (except N.Ireland).
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Apologies - both letters state:Coupon-mad said:
You didn't answer this. It was a question.Coupon-mad said:Ok so you can (or must?) do this too but normally it says you can if you wish, or words to that effect?Defendant do file at court ... an amended defence by 20 March
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No, that's not the bit.PRIVATE 'PCN'? DON'T PAY BUT DON'T IGNORE IT (except N.Ireland).
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I've just re-read both letters and I can't see any text that suggests any element of them are optional.Coupon-mad said:No, that's not the bit.
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Redact them and post them here.BBL70 said:
I've just re-read both letters and I can't see any text that suggests any element of them are optional.Coupon-mad said:No, that's not the bit.
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Hopefully this works:Boat_to_Bolivia said:
Redact them and post them here.BBL70 said:
I've just re-read both letters and I can't see any text that suggests any element of them are optional.Coupon-mad said:No, that's not the bit.
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OK so you must do both things, even if you don't want to amend your defence! ...do you?PRIVATE 'PCN'? DON'T PAY BUT DON'T IGNORE IT (except N.Ireland).
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What should I assume from this, that there was something wrong with my original defence or that I just have the opportunity to, if I want to?Coupon-mad said:OK so you must do both things, even if you don't want to amend your defence! ...do you?0 -
It's allowing you the option to change/add to/edit your Defence if, in light of the fuller Particulars of Claim, there is more emerging that you had previously not covered in your initial Defence.BBL70 said:
What should I assume from this, that there was something wrong with my original defence or that I just have the opportunity to, if I want to?Coupon-mad said:OK so you must do both things, even if you don't want to amend your defence! ...do you?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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Thanks, that's helpful.Umkomaas said:
It's allowing you the option to change/add to/edit your Defence if, in light of the fuller Particulars of Claim, there is more emerging that you had previously not covered in your initial Defence.BBL70 said:
What should I assume from this, that there was something wrong with my original defence or that I just have the opportunity to, if I want to?Coupon-mad said:OK so you must do both things, even if you don't want to amend your defence! ...do you?
Today's numpty question - how does the Witness Statement and Defence differ?
Looking at the example Witness Statements I was originally directed to, these are very comprehensive both in terms of the specific circumstances and the relevent points of law. What in addition should the defence cover?0
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