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What kind of court case please?

Thanks. In what way has the trustee "left it too late"?

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You should normally be given at least 21 days notice of any hearing unless you and the trustee have agreed otherwise. However it is possible for the court to vary this under the judges case management powers if he thinks it is reasonable to do so.

Therefore it is worth keeping in regular contact with the court once a week to ascertain the position with regards XX XXXXX workload and proposals for listing your hearing

Normally you are given longer than this but 21 days is the minimum period of notice that should be given.

I would suggest if you propose to insturct representation to do so as soon as possible if you are aware that an application has been lodged with the court. This will maximise the opportunities for pre haring negotiations and time fo your representative to prepare for any hearing.

You can explain the position to the barrister. If they advie that you should delay instructing them until a date is confirmed in the circumstances then you can consider that advice. If your barrister s not available on the date proposed an application can be made to vacate the hearing date in favour of another on the basis of your barristers or your availability.