Twisted trailer chassis fine
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• In our report under this heading in CM dated 8-14 June, we wrongly described Stevecastle Limited of Otmdle near Peterborough as a "trailer builder". They are not trailer builders. The trailer in this case was built by AHP Trailers of Wolverhampton.
In the final paragraph of the report, Counsel for Stevecastle was quoted as saying that the fine and costs of this case could mean the end of the company. The quote is inserted at the end of the report after it was stated that a fine of £1,000 plus costs had been imposed. The mistaken impression was given that Counsel was saying that that fine and costs would mean an end of the company.
We have been asked to point out that Counsel made his comments before the fine was imposed and that they have to be seen in the context that the Court had power to impose an unlimited fine. Counsel was explaining that if the Court imposed a heavy fine, then this would have severe implications for the future of the company. In fact, the fine was limited to £1,000 and accordingly that fine and the costs involved will most certainly not mean the end of Stevecastle Limited.
__L._ 6 .4