A legal system that doesn't work

justice4aspies

I have just had my case struck out, due to the incompetence of the court. It has taken nearly 2 years to get this far and the problems started when it was removed from the online system once the defendant responded. With the exception of the mediation, I have had one letter since when it was moved to Hertford court to deal with. By taking it offline I haven't been able to track its progress. And I got nothing to give me a hearing date or to tell me to pay the fees for that hearing.

When I got the 'Strike Out' notice by email (email address and written on the document), it was clear I couldn't have gotten any notifications as they had left my house number off the address. I have written to complain, and to the district judge to reinstate on this basis. I have dealt with her before, and she has an understanding of people like me. I don't see why I should pay a reinstatement fee of £313 for their failure to get my address correct on their paperwork.

I am used to being in court, fighting disability discrimination, and used to following the rules; it is essential for people like me. But I can't act on information I am not given.

Isthisforreal99

And the Consuner Rights angle is?

justice4aspies

There are numerous posts on here about Struck Out claims, with responses. The legal system is a service and people who use it are consumers of it. If the service is poor quality then people have a right to complain about it, especially when that service costs you money. The only difference between them and me is I am Neurodiverse, so clearly you have a problem with that? Your user name says it all.

born_again

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82036786#Comment_82036786

Nice start, with the last sentance.

While I get your arguement on being a consumer. Legal services have their own regulations.

Perhaps you would be better asking at one of the legal forums, given your experience mentioned in court. 👍

justice4aspies

Thank you for your response. It is nice to know there is constructive comments out there. I was worried this forum was an arena where negativity to the point of trolling was allowed to exist.

KittenChops

I can't directly help with your question - but I think if you trawl through some of the posts on the parking sub forum (within the motoring forum) you should find some examples of where the courts have made mistakes & what the outcome / resolution was.

Okell

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82036821#Comment_82036821

Have you tried posting on Legal Beagles?

Either here: General Legal Issues - LegalBeagles Forum

or here: Court Claims and Issues - LegalBeagles Forum

justice4aspies

No. I hadn't heard of it. Will try. Many thanks.