Allocation Hearing?

[vampish]

:-? Hi, sorry if this has been asked before I have got my allocation hearing tommorrow at Canterbury Court 12.30 - I assumed Lloyds might have pulled out by now but they haven't - what do I need to take if anything - letter from court just say's parties shall attend the hearing when directions will be given. Should I be worried?

Thanks Lisa.

[Milo19]

What happened at your hearing?? Mine is on 23 Jan

[Suhari]

I too have an Allocation Hearing on 23rd Jan.... Would love to get some insight ointo what I can expect.

[GaryH]

Lisa,

 

No, you should'nt be worried, but I have to say that not preparing in the hope that Lloyds will pull out is highly irresponsible. If claimants take that attitude then its inevitable that they'll come unstuck big time. Sorry if this sounds harsh, but it needs to be said for the benefit of others reading this thread.

 

Luckily its just an allocation hearing and not the final one, so there is'nt that much to prepare.

 

You don't need the court bundle or anything like that - nothing can be 'won' or 'lost' at an allocation hearing. That said, its still a good idea to brush up your knowledge on the basis of your claim in case the judge asks you any general questions.

 

You have two main objectives at an allocation hearing. Firstly, get the claim allocated to the small claims track, and secondly propose some directions.

 

I posted a response on the thread of another user who also has an allocation hearing tommorrow. Have a good read of his thread and follow the advice on it and you'll be fine - http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/lloyds-bank/28977-lloyds-tsb-stan.html#post452513

 

Let us know how you get on:)