Interim Hearing

[tesla6518]

I (claimant) have a court order (see attached) there are 12 defendants, one of who is disabled, can I request permission that she does not have to attend this hearing, as she has nothing to offer at this stage.

[atticus]

I do not think that will be necessary. Nothing in what you have shown states that all parties must attend.

With you plus 12 (or 11) defendants, will 30 minutes be sufficient time?

[tesla6518]

Thanks for the prompt reply Atticus, the 30 minutes was prescribed by the judge. the order came out of the blue, still have not received the other sides defence even though it was filed with the court 2 months ago. and presume if I wish to reply to it , will have to apply to the judge to reply to the defence out of time.

[atticus]

You may wish to remind the defendants of CPR 15.6 which requires defendants to serve a copy of the defence on every other party. This includes the Claimant.

[tesla6518]

With regards to CPR 15.6 stupidly listened to court who stated they would send out the defence when they received it. should have followed CPR and be dammed. thanks again for response