Disregarding County Court Directions?

[removalman]

Hello,

I'm the claimant in a County Court case that is due to be heard on 5th March.

Judges directions were that the documents that both parties intend to rely on should be rendered to the court (and each party to the hearing) at least 28 days before the hearing. I made sure all my documents were rendered at the end of January. Anyway, by my reckoning the deadline was 6th February and the defendant (HBOS) have not sent me any paperwork.

So its now a week late. Does that matter? Will the Court automatically chase? Should I be doing anything?

Regards,

RM

[Celestine]

Re: Disregarding County Court Directions?

So the court did not give an exact date for disclosure list exchange? Just 28 days before Hearing?

I would write to the Defendant and copy in the Court, highlighting this late compliance with directions and how this is now hindering your ability to prepare for your Hearing.

They are unlikely to be penalised, but you need to chase this urgently.

[QCKate]

Re: Disregarding County Court Directions?

Hello,

I'm the claimant in a County Court case that is due to be heard on 5th March.

Judges directions were that the documents that both parties intend to rely on should be rendered to the court (and each party to the hearing) at least 28 days before the hearing. I made sure all my documents were rendered at the end of January. Anyway, by my reckoning the deadline was 6th February and the defendant (HBOS) have not sent me any paperwork.

So its now a week late. Does that matter? Will the Court automatically chase? Should I be doing anything?

Regards,

RM

You should write and tell the court and ask them to strike out the defence. Copy hbos. They wont strike out yet but it shows Hbos that your serious.

QCK