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On the 16th November 2016, we were instructed by a firm of solicitors to represent a landlord in what should have been a very simple case where a tenant had made an application to suspend a warrant of possession. The warrant was due to be executed on the 17th November...
You all should now have seen the recent case above and the issue of indemnity costs. I've read various blogs and articles on the matter since the result came in but of course not all of the full facts have been relayed. Here is the full chronology: 6 Sep 12 - Date of...
Many of my clients are Litigants in Person whether a member of the public or a small business. It is my personal view that when looking for someone to provide them with a legal service LiPs are looking for quality, accessibility and affordability. I can provide all...
I was recently instructed via an advocate agency to represent a Landlord Claimant in the County Court at West Cumbria to obtain possession of a property following an expired Section 8 Notice and under Grounds 8, 10 and 11. I received the papers and immediately,...
As we come to the end of 2015, I ask what can I do for you in 2016? Well here’s a list of what I’ve done in 2015 so far: Services for Personal or Business Clients Arranged service of a Divorce Petition and completion of the relevant affidavit / witness evidence...
I was recently instructed to attend an Infant Approval Hearing in relation to 2 Infant Claimants (H & C). The papers arrived the day before the hearing was due to take place and I set out in perusing the same and preparing for the hearing. The papers comprised of...
Over the last year (and perhaps even longer) there have been 2 questions that I have been asked over and over again: When is the ball out (of a ruck), Sir? And How much will I get for ........? If you are a PI lawyer and you have asked the 2nd question to a costs...
If you ever want to evict a tenant either for rent arrears or other reasons, it appears the normal way to do things is to instruct a solicitor. When the matter goes to Court, your solicitor will normally instruct an advocate agency to attend the hearing on your...
I recently read a post from a BDM employed by one of my local rivals. They explained how their costs drafting company compared to others and what they could do for you as a client. Upon reading it and having inside knowledge of this company, I thought what a load of...
I was recently instructed by a firm of solicitors to attend a Detailed Assessment hearing following what appeared to be a very poor decision at Provisional Assessment. The Solicitors had used previously a costs drafting firm based in South West Lancashire to draft the...
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