Costs Issue Hearing with DEAL

[bradford]

As soon as I was notified that my case had been struck out because DEAL did not pay their hearing fee, I notified my local court of the costs incurred by me over the last few months. The case should never have been brought against me as I parked for less than the 2 hours allowed, (admitted by them in their Witness Statement). I claimed for 18 hours of my time spent in dealing with I think a total of 20 different items of paperwork.
The matter has now been listed for a costs issue hearing in front of a District Judge in April. Has anyone else been down this route ? As the case against me was struck out by the Court about two weeks ago can DEAL make a claim for costs?

Thanks

[mystery1]

Re: Costs Issue Hearing with DEAL

The costs of what ? Their claim was struck out, they lost. Loser doesn't normally get costs.

M1

[dan_1207]

Re: Costs Issue Hearing with DEAL

Based on what the OP has said, it's their time, not DEAL's. A costs hearing will simply involve a Judge going through your claim and assessing whether it's reasonable in amount. I've had this happen to me recently, but mine is now listed for a detailed assessment hearing, rather than summary.

Have you filed a Notice of Costs, with a Certificate of Service on the other side & the Court? What hourly rate are you claiming?

[ploddertom]

Re: Costs Issue Hearing with DEAL

My view of this is that more people should do it. After all they put you through the mill then just expect to walk away scot free when they realise they do not have a case.

[bradford]

Re: Costs Issue Hearing with DEAL

Thanks dan_1207. I sent a Schedule of Costs attached to the letter I sent to the court. I didn't really expect much to happen but I did say in my letter "that the amount of courts' time being wasted around the country by this company should be brought to the attention of a judge". Certificate of Service....is this something that I should have sent to DEAL. Hourly rate of £18.

[dan_1207]

Re: Costs Issue Hearing with DEAL

Certificate of Service in form N215 can be obtained here: http://hmctsformfinder.justice.gov.u...t_forms_id=459. It just shows the Court that you've served DEAL with notice of your costs.

Not much else to do with this until the hearing, unless DEAL make you an offer to settle.