Hitting a parked vehicle and not leaving details

[kevinjohnsonmbe]

1 hour ago, openspaceman said:

and that is also why the offer  wouldn't have made any difference as it only affects the claim for costs, and there cannot be any in a small claim.

Yes, I get that and it would have been my reposte had the Judge not stopped the baffoon before he'd even got part way into the start of the counter claim sentence with the stern look and a "get back in your box tosser" expression (only my interpretation of the facial expression) and the words "counter claim costs are discretionary and I won't even consider it..." words!

 

Truth be told, there was always the potential for a counter claim and it did sow a seed of doubt.  My reasoning was, worst case scenario, 5k counter claim, I could have taken that on the chin but it would have shattered my belief in natural justice (the Magna Carta) and driven me, irrecoverably further down the road to social rebellion and natural justice.  

 

Read your post again, second reading, and a moments thought (albeit through a mist of vino tinto) reveals a depth of knowledge and previous experience, appreciate your input  

Edited August 17, 2017 by kevinjohnsonmbe