CT summons received - can I submit a couner claim (long)?

[WendyB]

Re: CT summons received - can I submit a couner claim (long)?

I think you are thinking too much about things that may happen. I would think it highly unlikely that the council would go as far as to fabricate evidence. You can only go to the hearing with what you can get. Any other bridges can be crossed if and when you get to them. The hearing will not be for a CCJ, as such, but a Liability Order at the Magistrates Court. If you attend and can demonstrate why a LO should not be granted, then it won't be.

[charitynjw]

Re: CT summons received - can I submit a couner claim (long)?

A little while ago, I had a CT problem which, despite numerous conversations with the council, went to Court.
Having nothing better to do that day (yeah, I know, tragic ennit, lol), I went to made an appearance to court.
Sitting outside the court door, sentry-like, was a young lady, a rep from the council.
I explained my position - she said (basically) "pay up or see the 'beak'."
I politely pointed out case law to back up my arguement, & that I would be happy to present my case in court, was confident of winning, & the council would end up looking like complete & utter twunts (as Cb would say!). I would, of course, seek compensation (I didn't expand on that!)
Young lady got onto the mobile phone (moved out of ear-shot, but I did overhear ".....knows the law & everything!".
She then came back, fiddled with her laptop, & said "All charges dropped".