CEL court claim - Trial Date April26

ChirpyChicken

Gr1pr said:

Like this typical template one  ?

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6632917/cel-witness-statements#latest

i put money its word for word them same
Interesting they say "a witness statement" and the court hasnt been copied in on the email

ChirpyChicken

Please post yours here

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6632917/cel-witness-statements-group-thread#latest

buzzUK

Gr1pr said:

Like this typical template one  ?

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6632917/cel-witness-statements#latest

Sounds like it yes, I can't see a copy to read and cross check. Should I get a copy sent to @Coupon-mad? 

Coupon-mad

No - I don't read messages and have an upcoming holiday later this month. Please don't pm me. They drive me mad!

buzzUK

Mediation went like this:

CEL: £270 dropped to £200
Me: Offered £5
CEL: £100 + Court fees £35
Me: Offered £20 to which the mediation call was ended by the mediator as CEL had said that was their last offer at £135.

We go on to court.

eliza2811

buzzUK said:

Mediation went like this:

CEL: £270 dropped to £200
Me: Offered £5
CEL: £100 + Court fees £35
Me: Offered £20 to which the mediation call was ended by the mediator as CEL had said that was their last offer at £135.

We go on to court.

Following your thread with interest. Also a victim of scumbag company Civil Enforcement, involving us getting 'charged' for using a restaurant car park and we ate there!

Also waiting a Court letter with mediation failing 

buzzUK

Update: Claim has been transferred to my local county court for allocation. On receipt the file will be referred to a procedural judge who will allocate the claim to track and give case management directions. Details of the judges decision will be sent to you in a notice of allocation.

buzzUK

I received a letter on 20th December from my local court.

1. This Claim is allocated to the small claims track and the parties are referred to Part 27 of the civil procedure rules and the practice direction of that part for guidance on how the hearing of the claim will be conducted.

2. The claim will be heard at on a date and at a time, notice of which will be sent to you later, the court reserves the right to change the place and or time of the hearing.

3. From the available papers it is estimated the hearing will take one hour. If a party is aware of a reason why this estimate might be substantially inaccurate that party must notify the court immediately.

4. The parties are encouraged always to try to settle the case by negotiation. The parties are encouraged to contact each other with a view of trying to settle the case or narrow the issues. The court must be informed immediately if the case is settled.

5. The following paragraphs set out the judges directions for preparation for the hearing. Failure to comply with the directions may result in the case having to be adjourned and the part at fault having to pay costs.

6. The following directions apply to this claim.

If you cannot attend you must write to tell the court at least 7 days before. and further information I will leave out regarding notice and non attendance.

7. The Original documents must be brought to the hearing.

8. The judge may refuse to consider a document or take it into account if a copy of it has not been sent to the other party as required by this order.

9. The documents to be sent to the other and the court must include the statements of all witenesses including the parties themselves.

10. Witness statements must:
a. start with name of the case and claim number.
b. state full name and address of the witness.
c. set out the witness evidence clearly in numbered paragraphs on numbered pages.
d. end with this paragraph. I beleive that the facts stated in this witness statement are true. or words to that effect.
e. be signed by witness and dated.

11. If a witness is unable to read the statement in the form produced to the court the statement must include a certificate that is has been read or interpreted to the witness by a suitably qualified person... this goes on abit.

12. The may refuse to hear the evidence or consider any statement of any witness whose statement has not been prepared and copied to the other party and the court in accordance with the paragraphs above.

13. Neither part may rely at the hearing on any report from an expert unless permission has been granted by the court beforehand. Anyone wishing to rely on an expert must write to the court immediately on receipt of this order and seek permission giving an explanation why the assistance of an expert is necessary.

14.Because this order has been made without a hearing, the parties have the right to apply to have the order set aside, vaired or stayed. A party making such application must send or deliver the application to the court to arrive within seven days of service of this order.

Coupon-mad

Ok. The NEWBIES thread covers WS and the sort of exhibits to include in your bundle.