Court hearing gone wrong

[Angelstar88]

I need legal advice with help in trying to get justice. A brief summary: I had a telephone hearing during lockdown as the claimant in the Small Claims Court. Unbeknownst to me the judge never had my paperwork, exhibits, witness statement, etc, & I was only informed during the hearing whereby he continued only with the defendant's evidence. He found in favour of them & refused to allow an appeal; it seemed very biased from the start. I went though the court's procedures to get an appeal & that's where mistakes were made by the court: filing appeal late, not logging emails, other judges not being given evidence that I filed on time. I have been told that I can take action against the court but finding it hard to find a solicitor to take on my case. Any suggestions or anyone know of anyone who can take on my case?

[dslippy]

The cost of employing a solicitor to prosecute such a claim will outweigh any benefit.

[des8]

Have you complained ton the courts https://www.gov.uk/government/organi...ints-procedure

If you are dissatisfied with the outcome you can escalate your complaint via your MP to the Parliamentary and Health Service ombudsman https://www.ombudsman.org.uk/making-...nt-help/courts

[Angelstar88]

Thank you for the replies.

The complaint system doesn't take into account how the judge behaved & his failings in not having all of the evidence to make an accurate judgement.

[des8]

In your earlier post you said it was the court's fault the judge did not have all the evidence:
" I went though the court's procedures to get an appeal & that's where mistakes were made by the court: filing appeal late, not logging emails, other judges not being given evidence that I filed on time. "

How do you think that it was the judge's fault that he did not have all the evidence? He can only work on the papers he receives.

[Angelstar88]

It was odd as the judge had received everything else & I stated clearly in an email that I had attached supporting evidence to show I filed on time. It also looks like "selective reading" on behalf of the judge...

[des8]

"looks like" ain't enough for an appeal!

[Angelstar88]

I filed on time the court's administration filed late, I don't get an appeal when it can be shown I filed on time. It's no longer about getting an appeal - It's serious neglect on the part of the court, its judges not looking at my case and/or asking for more information. If my evidence would have been seen there would have been a different outcome - the hearing judge basically just decided he knew everything - when he knew nothing!!