3PB’s Richard Wheeler advises how to get the court to hear your case during COVID-19
13th May 2020
3PB's specialist Civil barrister Richard Wheeler has produced an article on how to get the court to hear your case during the Coronavirus pandemic.
The article “Getting the Court to Hear Your Case During the Pandemic” provides an insight into county court civil listing during the pandemic which may assist litigants to retain their current court listings. It provides answers to the following questions:
What does the court’s triage process involve?
What considerations might the court have in mind during triage?
Why was my case adjourned when it was suitable for remote hearing?
What practical issues do judges face during a remote hearing?
What can litigants do to help ensure a case remains listed and is effective as a remote hearing?
To read the full article please click here.
If you wish to speak with Richard Wheeler about this article or any other matter, do email him on [email protected], or by contacting his Practice Director David Snook - Email [email protected].
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