Peter wrote:
On Wed, 17 Nov 2004 15:55:46 -0000, "Ham Spunter"
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So effectivley N Yorks County Council are telling me they cannot be sued no
matter what they do wrong.


No, they were telling you it isn't their policy to pay anyones costs
when asked, as you did - you may still sue, and although IANAL, I
would suggest that a claim through the Small Claims Court may well
have succeeded. The council will not have a policy of ignoring court
judgements.

I can think of one council that tries to maintain a policy of ignoring
court judgements (and just about anything else that doesn't suit the
local mafiosi) ... much to tax payers' detriment.