19 October 2010
Will district judges find it of assistance to hear oral argument as to quantum...
Will district judges find it of assistance to hear oral argument as to quantum at stage 3 of the new road traffic personal injury claim process? Generally, are there any particular advantages or disadvantages to the parties in being legally represented at such a hearing?
The process is designed to work efficiently without an oral hearing. Given that the process is restricted to claims of plus £1,000 to £10,000 and the extent of the written information and documentation which will be before the District Judge, oral submissions and the citing of a selection of published decisions of other judges is unlikely to be of great benefit to either side.
