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Hi. I have been issued with a TOLATA claim ( to force buy me out of my share in the Joint Tenancy of our property based on the Deed of Trust), from my ex cohabiting partner. The case has gone to a Directions Hearing at the local Civil Court. The witness evidence used in that bundle from the claimant was only sent to me on the afternoon of the day before and contained witness reports from neighbors. Two of these referred to a report used to make a previous claim of Common Assault against me, for which I was acquitted at Magistrates. I am defending myself as a litigant in person. The case was refused Mediation due to these witness statements. And it was given Fast Tract status, to be heard later this year at a half day Trial.
1. Does her solicitor have a duty of care to keep me informed of any discussions they may have had with the court over this case.
2. Can those witness statements be used as evidence given that they come from a case that was acquitted.
3. If not can I have the case stayed for a new directions hearing?
4. Can any other statements that refer to that acquitted case be included or refused?
Thanks in advance.
D
1. Does her solicitor have a duty of care to keep me informed of any discussions they may have had with the court over this case.
2. Can those witness statements be used as evidence given that they come from a case that was acquitted.
3. If not can I have the case stayed for a new directions hearing?
4. Can any other statements that refer to that acquitted case be included or refused?
Thanks in advance.
D
