Rule 40.12 states that: “The court may at any time correct an accidental slip or omission in a judgment or order.” On the 18th December 2018, a possession claim was heard on the grounds of rent arrears (approximately 4 months arrears at the date of the...
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Wales – Serving Section 8 Notices and “Property Management Work”
I was recently instructed to attend a repossession hearing in Wrexham following the service of a Section 8 notice. The Landlord (who was based in Wales) had instructed a letting agent, based in England. He also had the benefit of Rent Guarantee Insurance with...
Costs Budgets
Costs Budgets apply to all Part 7 Multi-Track cases except: (r.3.12.1) a) where the claim is commenced on or after 22nd April 2014 and the amount of money claimed as stated on the claim form is £10 million or more; or (b) where the claim is commenced on or...
How to claim compensation if your flight is cancelled or delayed this summer
How to claim compensation if your flight is cancelled or delayed this summer With the summer now in full swing, millions of us Brits are expected to head off on holiday and enjoy a week of sun, sand and relaxation. Combined, we took more than 72 million overseas trips...
Suing for Breach of Contract
Whether you're buying a new car or selling your goods online, the chances are that you will have entered into a contract with the other party involved. Having the contract in writing is always a sensible idea, as it protects both buyers and sellers and ensures that,...
There is no Special Treatment for People who Act for Themselves
In the past week, we have represented a claimant in a fast track trial and also defended a claim brought by a claimant in a small claims hearing. In both cases, the claimants (one being our client and the other being our opponent) were represented by solicitors at the...
Another Consumer Case Won by White Collar Legal
We are happy to report another success for a consumer (C) in relation to a case where the trader (T) had failed to comply with The Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 and the Consumer Rights Act 2015. C had contacted...
Successful Set Aside Judgment and Costs for Litigant in Person
We were recently instructed by a director of a small company who was being sued by his former employers for breach of non-solicitation and non-competition covenants. Our client had initially used an academic lawyer to assist but following judgment being entered for...
Are you a Litigant in Person? A view from a solicitor and what we can do to help
Below is an Article published in Lexology from Pete Gardner of Spratt Endicott Solicitors regarding Litigants in Person. The link to the article is http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=68d16b66-5658-4a0d-9871-16047d6902ab The article is quite pertinent with...
The Competition and Markets Authority Report on Legal Services – An Insight into Paralegal Law Firms for Consumers and Small Businesses
On 15th December 2016, the CMA published its study and report into the legal services sector and concluded that there is not enough information available on price, quality and service to help those who need legal support choose the best option. If you have had the...
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