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    • If the claimant fails to draft directions the court can order a Case Management Hearing to set them but normally in Fast Track claims the claimant sets the directions...Unlike small claims track which are always set the court.
    • Not Evris offer, the court offers mediation service.   All claims proceed to hearing if mediation fails /not happen.   Why do you not wish to attend in person to stand your claim ?     Absolutely you must comply with the courts directions or your claim risks being struck out. Preparation for a hearing should happen irrespective of mediation.   https://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/topic/460613-suing-a-parcel-delivery-company-when-you-dont-have-a-direct-contract-with-them-–-third-party-rights-copy-of-judgment-available/#comment-5255007   Andy  
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    • Ok many thanks. Just wanted to check that nothing else for us to do / send for the moment. Will update again once we receive a copy of their N181 and proposed directions for review. Our post is a bit hit and miss at the moment. Appreciate the help through this process.
    • Yes and will ask you if you are in agreement and or wish to add /remove any direction.
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yeah. i just off the phone to her and she said thst they havent processed the application yet but they will chase them on monday. im just getting anxious now. do you think i could pay the solicitor in installments?

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Probably. But depending on partners income you might not need to.

 

Now. There is nothing you can do till Monday now. So take my advice and try not to think about it until Monday. You won't change anything by worrying a weekend but the weekend will drag.

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I have to be honest with you. I see a fair few cases adjourned as legal aid havn't got their act together- so it's not just you. It could happen.

 

Think of your blood pressure and baby and enjoy the weekend xx

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oh my god. i really wanted it out of the way so i can concentrate on my babies but if thats normal then its ok too. i just hope that after all that the dont turn me down.

i had a check up and a scan today and the baby's growth is a little slow so i have to go back in 2 weeks for another scan. i hope im not letting this case get to me and affect the baby. its just hard not to worry.

thanks xxx

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Well if it's any help I know a few people that have had scans that say the baby is too small. Baby was a normal size when it was born.

 

Yes. When my ex-wife was pregnant with our first daughter, the scans tended to show she was a bit on the small side. She was just a touch short of 7lbs when born, which is small-ish but still a healthy enough weight. She turned 16 in January and has been healthy all of her life aside from the usual minor childhood ailments.

 

As to an adjournment of the court case, although I can understand why you want it over with, if for any reason the Legal Aid is not sorted by the date of the hearing, it would be in your best interests to seek such an adjournment until you can have a lawyer with you. I'd say this is particularly important if you intend to plead guilty to any charge, as you'll want the Magistrate to fully consider your circumstances and mitigation, and that's what a lawyer can help you with.

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hi antone. im glad to hear that about your daughter. its very reassuring. as to the adjourning the case. i think you are right. we'll see what happens on monday. thank you.

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I had to have ridiculous amount of scans including specialist ones measuring blood through the umbilical cord and in the end they said ds1 was growing regularly but would be small for dates. He was born weighing 8lbs 4oz. Admittedly he was 16 days late but even had he be born on time, he wouldn't have been small! On the contrary they were happy with dd and were shocked when she was born weighing 5lb 9oz. But she was fine too. So try not to worry.

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aaah. thank you so much. i was beside myself with worry. im so stressed out by this whole thing. i can eat or sleep. im just praying that i could get it out of the was on wednesday. i hope all this stress doesnt have a knock on effect on the baby. xxx

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my court date is tomorrow. i cant get hold of my solicitor. i dont know if legal aid has been granted or not. solicitor's office isnt answering. im really really freaking out. i dont know what to do he has all my paper work and my court time is 9.45am.

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I would contact the court and explain the situation ASAP. Tell them that you are have contacted a solicitor to help you but have been unable to confirm his availability for the hearing tomorrow. Then ask what, if any, procedure would be available to continue the hearing to later date to allow you to sort this out.

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Hi Just a quick update.

 

I went to court at 9.30am yesterday, my legal aid came through at the last minute, I had to wait such a long time and when I finally went in my solicitor asked for a probation report because I had pleaded guilty. Then I waited until 2pm to see the probation people. I must say the lady was lovely and she understood my circumstances and that my claim was not fraudulent from the beginning so she said that she would recommend that they sentence be a conditional discharge but if the magistrates don't agree with that then she would want to ask for a curfew. This is because I don't go out anywhere and that I have 3 young children and a baby on the way. but it would mean wearing a tag :sad:. she said she wouldn't recommend a fine because she feels that I am already paying a lot (£50.00 per week) back to dwp. Anyway court was adjourned until 28th April and hopefully by then I will know my fate.

 

Thank you for all your replies.

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hi honeybee

thank you so much. its not completely over yet but im getting there.

 

Hi There,

 

If the probation lady made such good recommendations that will help. I got my head teacher to write a letter say what a custodial sentence would do to me.

 

Good Luck Hun

 

Don't be afraid.

 

Roch Roch

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hi

just an update: i was in court yesterday and i got a conditional discharge and £15.00 surcharge and £85.00 court costs. i am so glad its all over now. xxx

 

Been keeping up with you, despite not commenting. I'm so very pleased for you! Onward and upward :) xxxxxxx

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