Tribunal Appeal hearing assigned to reserve / float list.

[surfsumi]

We have appeal hearing in 2 weeks time ( for 7 year child case). We have paid for barrister & even arranged for transport to the center ( it around 3 hours journey, not given the nearby center though there is a one). but few days ago our solicitor received the letter saying our hearing is on reserve list which means it may or may not hear that particular date. We have a 1 year old child ( going with us ) & our 8 year old child. Solicitor firm says that barrister may charge fully even though case is not heard same day. We are in extremely difficult situation financial wise & we can't even imagine how our little one going be there full day ( without a guarantee the case will be heard).
It will be very difficult for us to raise funds for another barrister fee , transport ,etc coz one of us can't work.
Has any gone through a similar situation before?
What can we do to change the date or may be get the confirmation that our case will be heard same date.
I would like to hear from respected moderators , senior , junior board members.
Thank you in advance.
sure.

[harcourt 360]

when did u lodge your appeal please .

[Imrul]

I am facing the same situation.my hearing is on 5th of April and they have sent me a letter saying they have assigned my hearing to reserve.im worried to death.what happened in your case??

[Kandamaya11]

There is nothing to worry about, if your hearing is on floating list or reserve.

What it means is that.... as soon as any judge is available to take the case on, your hearing will hold.

All you need to do is to be prepared to wait longer on the day of hearing.

I had same experience, wasn't even aware of floating list till we got there. But we exercised patience and hearing took place same day and outcome was to our favour.

Wish you guys best of luck.