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COSTS-02 · Mark John Mayo v Miss E / L00BP152

When was the costs statement filed—and when was Miss E given it?

Unresolved according to the family

The question · editorial wording

Identify when and how the costs statement was filed with the court and served on Miss E. Produce the filing and service record. If it was not filed or served within the applicable time, how was that addressed, and what opportunity was Miss E given to examine and challenge the costs sought? Mr J reports that Mr Mayo stated under oath that the N260 was sent to all parties on 17 March 2025, and the family disputes that claim. What record establishes the asserted service, and what costs material was available at the earlier 10 March hearing?

Why this matters A fair opportunity to answer

The person facing a financial demand needs to know its basis and have a meaningful opportunity to challenge it. Filing with the court and serving the other party are separate matters.

Current question directed to: His Honour Judge Paul Mitchell · case-specific records and response through the relevant court / HMCTS

Recipient of the related request in the supplied record
His Honour Judge Paul Mitchell
Related request in record
29 April 2026 · signed final notice
Sending of a new request by this publication
No new enquiry sent by this publication.

The supplied signed final notice is addressed to Judge Paul Mitchell and describes repeated requests exceeding one year. Mr J reports that these remain unanswered as of 15 September 2026. This page restates and specifies those requests; it is not a newly delivered enquiry from The Unanswered Record. The seven-day period in the letter was requested by its author, not imposed by this publication or identified as a court direction.

What the record answers

The reviewed final notice records the author’s position that no N260 or adequate explanation had been supplied. No substantive reply resolving these points has been provided to this publication. Mr J reports that the requests remain unresolved.

The point still requiring clarification

The family reports non-receipt. The court is asked to distinguish filing, service and the opportunity to respond, and identify the evidence for each.

Final notice dated 29 April 2026 · family’s response position updated 15 September 2026. No live “days unanswered” count is used.

Where this question comes from

Court costs: the requests and final notice → Read the originating article

Supporting source notes: R, pp. 1–2.

Mark John Mayo v Miss E / L00BP152

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