Dimple   10 #1 Posted August 12, 2017 Im going to court very soon. Its not a criminal matter. As I can't afford solicitors I will be defending myself and I feel as though I have a pretty good chance. However, The other party does have a solicitor and they are playing silly buggers using what I am sure are quite legal tactics. This really does not concern me massively because as I say I feel I have a good chance. I can prove that the complainant Is lying about a few key points and there is other stuff that makes me feel semi confident I can come out on top. However, I have a sneaky feeling that complainant will present some "evidence" at the last minute, like on the day of the hearing which will give me no chance to preapre a defense against it. Is this allowed? Am I worried about nothing? Any advice on this will be greatly appreciated. Thank you :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
andyofborg   11 #2 Posted August 12, 2017 you are probably worried about nothing.  the judge may or may not allow late evidence to be admitted and, depending what it is, you should certainly consider asking him to reject it. if it does appear and it is admitted then you should certainly ask the judge for an adjournment while you consider it and prepare an appropriate response. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
El Cid   212 #3 Posted August 12, 2017 However, I have a sneaky feeling that complainant will present some "evidence" at the last minute, like on the day of the hearing which will give me no chance to prepare a defense against it.  On TV they have to lay out the evidence in their case, this may be the USA, if you want to prepare, you must be thinking about a long trail. Its always good to ask. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
kidley   48 #4 Posted August 12, 2017 Does this help  C + P An application by the defendant to adduce a further statement from a witness less than three weeks before trial was refused.  http://www.civillitigationbrief.com/2016/06/14/defendant-refused-permission-to-adduce-further-evidence-late-evidence-is-always-a-problem/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Dimple   10 #5 Posted August 12, 2017 Does this help C + P An application by the defendant to adduce a further statement from a witness less than three weeks before trial was refused.  http://www.civillitigationbrief.com/2016/06/14/defendant-refused-permission-to-adduce-further-evidence-late-evidence-is-always-a-problem/  Thank you that's very helpful. ?  ---------- Post added 12-08-2017 at 19:36 ----------  you are probably worried about nothing. the judge may or may not allow late evidence to be admitted and, depending what it is, you should certainly consider asking him to reject it. if it does appear and it is admitted then you should certainly ask the judge for an adjournment while you consider it and prepare an appropriate response.  Thank you. I received to trial bundle today. Nothing in there I'm not already aware of apart from some rather cryptic comment about phone call transcripts. Apparently the other parties solicitor may or may not submit them. That comment was dated 20 something of June.  ---------- Post added 12-08-2017 at 19:37 ----------  On TV they have to lay out the evidence in their case, this may be the USA, if you want to prepare, you must be thinking about a long trail. Its always good to ask.  Thanks for your reply ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
ECCOnoob   1,016 #6 Posted August 12, 2017 (edited) Only thing I can add is that if they try and produce something as evidence which is NOT in the trial bundle you have a right to object. You can plead that you have never seen it and are prejudiced by not having an opportunity to review or respond to it.  They will have to appeal to the Judge to allow them to use it if he so chooses. Edited August 12, 2017 by ECCOnoob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Dimple   10 #7 Posted August 12, 2017 Only thing I can add is that if they try and produce something as evidence which is NOT in the trial bundle you have a right to object. You can plead that you have never seen it and are prejudiced by not having an opportunity to review or respond to it.  They will have to appeal to the Judge to allow them to use it if he so chooses.  Thank you thats very helpful. Ill be sure to write that down in my notes and object if further evidence is presented. Thank you again :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...