Mary-Ann Stojalowski v Bristol City Council

Mary-Ann Stojalowski v Bristol City Council

The claim exceeds the £1,000 threshold for the small claims track both in repair costs and damages, and the nature and complexity of the dispute, including expert evidence and likelihood of specific performance, justify allocation to the fast track, Band 3.

Parties
Claimant: Mary-Ann Stojalowski; Defendant: Bristol City Council
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
07 July 2025
Procedural Posture
Housing Disrepair Claim / Allocation Hearing
Outcome
Claim allocated to fast track, Band 3.
Legal Topics
Track Allocation, Specific Performance, Damages, Repair Obligations, Costs
Housing Law Civil Procedure Track Allocation Specific Performance Damages Repair Obligations Costs

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Parties

Mary-Ann Stojalowski

Claimant

Bristol City Council

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Housing Disrepair Claim / Allocation Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate track allocation for housing disrepair claim
  2. 2 Entitlement to specific performance against a local authority landlord
  3. 3 Assessment of value for allocation purposes

Ratio Decidendi

The claim exceeds the £1,000 threshold for the small claims track both in repair costs and damages, and the nature and complexity of the dispute, including expert evidence and likelihood of specific performance, justify allocation to the fast track, Band 3.

Court Disposition

Claim allocated to fast track, Band 3.

Orders

  • Standard disclosure by 9 January 2025
  • Requests for inspection or copies by 16 January 2025