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Garages aren’t legally required to take a customer’s address before repair or sale, but skipping it can stall Torts notices and court action when vehicles are abandoned or not collected.
Mediation appointments: the court’s take on ‘delays’
You can tell the court you’re unavailable, but will that stop a telephone mediation being listed? In our client’s case it didn’t, and the refusal to move it now means a full hearing next year.
Witness Statements: Own the Weakness and Turn Up to Court
Courts are scrutinising credibility more than ever. A Witness Statement that ducks its weak points or a witness who fails to attend risks serious damage to their case
Broker Falls Flat: Court Dismisses Flimsy Claim Against Dealer
A County Court ruling has reinforced the importance of solid evidence and clear contracts, rejecting a broker’s claim against a car dealer over an alleged pre-existing fault.
Buyer Beware: £4K Discovery claim falls flat in court
An opportunistic claim for nearly £9,000 on a £4,000 used vehicle was thrown out by the court, reinforcing the principle of caveat emptor in business-to-business sales.
