Thanks

[Amethyst]

Draft Directions thoughts attached ( Word doc )

DRAFTDIRECTIONSstatic.doc

1. This case be allocated to the small claims track
2. The claim be stayed for one month to enable the parties to attempt to settle the claim.
3. Each party must inform the court immediately if the claim is settled whether or not it is then possible to file a draft consent order to give effect to their agreement.
4. Each party must deliver Witness Statements to every other party and to the court office copies of all documents on which he intends to rely at the hearing no later than 4pm on [14 days prior to the hearing]
5. The original documents must be brought to the hearing.
6. No permission is given for expert evidence
7. Evidence will not be permitted at trial from any witness whose statement has not been disclosed in accordance with this Order.

[Amethyst]

Did you do any more on the reply to the defence ? That wants filing and serving with the DQ. Hopefully the rough bits I started on gave a sensible start point.

[Sam1068]

I'm just sorting school run and then I will post, Thankyou so much for your help. Your fantastic, your help is very much appreciated

[Sam1068]

Reply to their defence, I tweak what you put, ie. Damage and already discussed before price agreed etc. My laptop has died so going to have to do all on phone, not an issue just rakes a bit longer. Not my day

[Amethyst]

Yes and add in there that you turn down their offer of £2600 against the £10400 you have claimed, bearing in mind the van was bought for £19k in March and they agreed to buy it for £15k in July after already discussing the damage which they have put a figure on of £800 ( which you can invite them to evidence if you wish ), so they've already got a decent £4k discount on what the static cost new and it was only 3 months old, and it was on their land with their daughter living there so they had no other costs.