Car accident/ being taken to court

[Royal1star67]

I had an accident a little under 2 years ago. I paid for the other parties repairs, this was less than my excess, around £420. Around 3 weeks ago I received papers from the court stating the other party is making a claim for damages around £300.
I’m not sure what this is for if I already paid for the repairs. What other damages can there be?

[atticus]

Your question is of course one that the claimant can answer.

I suggest that you put in a Defence explaining what you paid and that you believe that the claimant has beenfully compensated and is entitled to nothing more.

If there is any further loss to claim, then clarification may be provided.

[Royal1star67]

Thank you for the response.

I replied to the courts showing the receipt for work carried out. The courts sent this on to the claimant’s representative, they advised they still wish to pursue the claim.
I tried to speak with the claimant’s representative and was told they cannot provide me directly with further information as they represent the claimant. Just makes no sense.

[atticus]

Someone representing the claimant in a case against you cannot provide you with information about the case being made against you? Ask them to think again. You may have to apply to court for a judge to make them explain.

Consider making a formal request for information under Part 18 of the Civil Procedure Rules: https://www.justice.gov.uk/courts/pr...l/rules/part18 and https://www.justice.gov.uk/courts/pr...rt18/pd_part18

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