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me449
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19 Sep 17 #496341 by me449

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Morning guys

The court have provided me with a date for the final hearing but with the caveat that it is PROVISIONALLY listed and they may cancel 24 hrs before.

Having spoken to my barrister he has said this is not normal and he has have never come across this in his years of practice.

The barrister will still charge me if the court do decide to go ahead and cancel.

Is there any way I can get them to firm the date, surely this is a reasonable request!

Thoughts appreciated.

me449
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Elite Member

19 Sep 17 #496342 by me449

Reply from me449

One other thing...

I'm assuming I have to inform the court I will be employing a barrister for the final hearing. How and when do I do this?

Thanks

.Charles
Platinum Member

19 Sep 17 #496349 by .Charles

Reply from .Charles

The court does not need to know a barrister is attending the hearing.

There is no way to firm up a date with the court. If the booking is provisional, fingers crossed it goes ahead otherwise you will waste your money for the barrister. However, you could agree with your barrister beforehand that in the event that the hearing is adjourned at short notice, the brief fee for the adjourned hearing should be lower (on the basis that all of the preparation will have been done).

Charles

me449
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20 Sep 17 #496360 by me449

Reply from me449

Thanks .Charles,

Negotiated a 50% reduction with the barrister should the court cancel.

As you say - fingers crossed!

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