** STRUCK OUT *** Need help to apply for CCJ to be set aside

[thonvh2017]

Hi R0b,

Can I claim the legal cost against Claimant; is it possible for your forum to charge me so that I can make such a claim.

If it is successful, I will donate that money to this forum?

Thanks
Thon

[R0b]

Hi Thon, I don't work for the forum nor do I charge for anything. I am simply here on my own free time to help and assist where I can, but if you would really like to donate should you receive any costs, then why not give a donation to the forum costs - I'm sure Amethyst and co. will appreciate it. Alternatively you could donate by becoming a VIP member (or a lifetime VIP member) so at least you get some benefit in return.

If what Amethyst posted is the actual wording of the Order then I can see no reason why you can't claim reasonable costs incurred in defending the claim. the meaning of "costs" in litigation is quite wide and in my view above, extends to the LiP rate of £19 per hour spent on you defending the claim. By the wording of that Order, the Court has displaced the usual no costs rule.

If you really wanted to recover any costs then you would need to tally up how many hours you have spent preparing and defending the claim. If you click on the link in my signature there is a template Schedule of Costs which you can use as a starting point to note down separately what you have done in the preparation of this claim. It would need to be adjusted in the wording to reflect the Court's Order but you should describe each item of work carried out plus any disbursements. To make things easier, you should round up to the nearest half hour and do be honest, try not to over-inflate as a judge may not award you anything.

Would suggest you post up a draft version before sending it over for any feedback.

[thonvh2017]

thanks for your advice.

I am leaving the UK next month, not sure if I have enough time to communicate with the court and the claimant. Can I still claim that cost against the claimant even I am abroad?

Thanks

[R0b]

It's probably going to be more hassle than it's worth. If I were you, I would just take your win and move on, but its up to you.

[MIKE770]

take your win and run, not worth messing about where you may loose money.

[thonvh2017]

thanks. I dont want any money; because of the suggestions, I thought I would claim the cost and donate all to the forum if successful.

Many thanks

[thonvh2017]

Hello All,

Justice has been done as Cottams Solicitors has been closed due to several complaints against it as seen in the attached letter from Solicitor Regulation Authority.

Thanks
Thon

[Amethyst]

Hello All,

Justice has been done as Cottams Solicitors has been closed due to several complaints against it as seen in the attached letter from Solicitor Regulation Authority.

Thanks
Thon

Great Good to know you weren't alone in dealing with them, and that any hassle they are causing others will soon be at an end too. Well done

Date: 18 October 2018

Decision - closure Outcome: Intervention
Outcome date: 18 October 2018
Published date: 18 October 2018

Firm details

Firm name: Cottams Solicitors Ltd
Firm address: 1102 Stratford Road, Hall Green Birmingham, B28 8AD
SRA ID: 492840



Outcome details This outcome was reached by SRA decision.
Decision details

Decision to intervene into Cottams Solicitors Ltd.

Reasons/basis

1. The Panel was satisfied that grounds for intervention existed under paragraph 32(1)(d)(i) Schedule 2 Administration of Justice Act 1985 namely that there is reason to suspect dishonesty by Mr Harry Cottam (a manager) in connection with the firm’s business.
2. The Panel was satisfied that grounds for intervention existed under Paragraph 32(1)(a) Schedule 2 Administration of Justice Act 1985 namely that Mr Cottam as manager of the firm and the firm itself, have failed to comply with the rules applicable to them.

Intervening agents

Marion Vesey of Shacklocks LLP, St Peter's House, Bridge Street, Mansfield, NG18 1AL has been appointed as the intervening agent. For enquiries please call 01623 423073 or email interventioncottams@shacklocks.co.uk.