My friend v YB advice needed

[Sugajen]

A friend has come to me panicking because he has a court date for 18th July and doesnt know what to do, using this site and MSE ive figured out he needs to put together a court bundle which is supposed to be sent no later than 14 days before the hearing, which obviously has passed!!

 

I havent actually seen the letter but he tells me it is a preliminary hearing so would there be any paperwork to put together at this point anyway? I looked up prelim hearing and the judge usually decides on one of these if he wants to give "special directions" to both parties in person (or so ive read) and how likely is it that Kirstie Ann Ross will turn up for this hearing?

 

TIA

 

Jen

[caro]

Kirstie Ann Ross will not turn up, but an agent may. We'd need to know what the order says to be able to advise what he needs to do. Is this in England or Scotland?

[Sugajen]

Thanks for your reply.

 

It is in England. £5591, going through small claims as it is under £5k before the interest is added.

 

Ill try get in touch now to find out what the order says, im pretty sure if it said to send anything off 14 days before he would have asked me sooner (maybe)

 

Jen

[caro]

If it's some kind of directions hearing he could take a copy of the draft directions along with him and ask the judge to consider using them.

[Sugajen]

My friend has been in touch, all the letter says is the date and time of the preliminary hearing, nothing else.

 

Does he need to take any kind of document with him?

 

Jen

[caro]

His best bet is to contact the court and find out. I really can't say without more information.