AI evidence

[STEVE5859]

My small claims court case is coming up in 14 days via a video link. I have prepared all the evidence and sent my bundles to the court and the defendant.So much went wrong and the timeline evidence alone is over 30 minutes and this without replying to the evidence of Wren Kitchens. I'm in my mid 70s and trying to read so much evidence is beyond me. I have however pasted the text into a website which converts it verbatim in to British coherent speech. Trying to find out if this is acceptable in the hearing is hopeless Contacting Chelmsford Court is not possible.The national line won't put me through and cannot give any advice.The email I sent 4 weeks ago is still unanswered and in acknowledging receipt of it, they give a government website advising where and what you can and cannot send or use in court. However using the link supplied it states that the website is broken. I actually drove 30 miles to the court today and the reception refused to help stating I must ring the national helpline or send an email !!
Can anyone please help ?

[atticus]

Please explain how we can help.

[Pezza54]

Please read my post 10 on your other thread
You do not need to reply to the defendant's witness statement and evidence

Pose questions on the main points of Wren's witness statement that you strongly disagree with and state the evidence (such as photos) that supports your argument

Raise these questions at the hearing and have a few copies handy in case the judge asks for a copy

If the hearing has been set for 2 to 3 hours, then 30 minutes to present your claim and witness statement is not unreasonable. You shouldn't worry

I am sure the judge will take into account your age and the fact you are a first time litigant in person up against an experienced solicitor and help you through the hearing

Let us know how you get on

[STEVE5859]

Please read my post 10 on your other thread
You do not need to reply to the defendant's witness statement and evidence

Pose questions on the main points of Wren's witness statement that you strongly disagree with and state the evidence (such as photos) that supports your argument

Raise these questions at the hearing and have a few copies handy in case the judge asks for a copy

If the hearing has been set for 2 to 3 hours, then 30 minutes to present your claim and witness statement is not unreasonable. You shouldn't worry

I am sure the judge will take into account your age and the fact you are a first time litigant in person up against an experienced solicitor and help you through the hearing

Let us know how you get on

" Thanks Pezza, Maybe I didn't make myself clear. I can answer their defence. But my timeline of events are long. 12 pages and 32 minutes.
So my question is can I use A1 to read my evidence as per my transcription sent to the court."

[echat11]

" Thanks Pezza, Maybe I didn't make myself clear. I can answer their defence. But my timeline of events are long. 12 pages and 32 minutes.
So my question is can I use A1 to read my evidence as per my transcription sent to the court."

I don't think you need it read out, it's there in text, so the Judge can read it. But as Pezza stated in post 3, you can highlight 'flaws' in their Defence,
which will help you make your case.

[Pezza54]

Please read EX341 "I have been asked to be a witness - what do i do?" at www.assets.publishing.service.gov.uk

There is also useful advice under the headings "What Can You Do To Prepare For Trial?" and "The Judge And What To Expect At The Trial" at www.smallclaimscourtgenie.co.uk

You may find the judge has already read your witness statement and evidence (the judge will assume the defendant has) and after you have provided brief details about your claim, ask the defendant if they have any questions. The judge may then raise questions for you to answer.

If there are any major items in dispute you should consider what the questions are likely to be and how you will answer

[PallasAthena]

I'm confused by the thread title 'AI evidence'. Where does AI come into this?

If I've understood correctly you have written all your evidence yourself (not using AI) and submitted your written bundles to the court and the defendant and your question now is whether at the hearing you can use a text to speech converter to read it out instead of reading out it yourself. Is that the situation?

Text to speech converters aren't normally considered to be AI and I think you risk confusing the court if you refer to your evidence as "AI evidence".

As suggested above you probably won't be asked to read it out - they already have it - but you may be asked to summarise the key points. That's where AI could help you. You could use it to prepare a short summary that you can use for yourself if asked to summarise your statements. But only use it to prepare drafts for you to review, not the final summary that you would use in court.