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County Court papers

Hi,

I have received what look like genuine CC papers from hospital carpark solicitors. They have the stamp, case no. etc. The return address for defence, offer of payment efc. is the solicitors address. Is this right?, should I reply?. I have not made any correspondence or acknowledged any letters I have received from them. I am worried though.
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  • notts_phil
    notts_phil Posts: 1,087 Forumite
    Post up on pepipoo and msg someone on.here called alexisv or Alexis on pepipoo
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  • HO87
    HO87 Posts: 4,296 Forumite
    edited 28 June 2012 at 12:55PM
    Follow this link: PePiPoo

    You will need to register and then post you story. It would be useful if you could scan in the papers you have received so that you could post them - you will probably be asked to do so in due course but be guided by those on the forum and make sure you do not disclose any personal details or anything that could identify you.

    My best guess is that the solicitors involved are Trethowans of Southampton. They have been involved with a number of NHS Hospital Trusts (they are not the only firm in the field) have a reputation for pursuing such cases.
    My very sincere apologies for those hoping to request off-board assistance but I am now so inundated with requests that in order to do justice to those "already in the system" I am no longer accepting PM's and am unlikely to do so for the foreseeable future (August 2016). :(

    For those seeking more detailed advice and guidance regarding small claims cases arising from private parking issues I recommend that you visit the Private Parking forum on PePiPoo.com
  • Rosie1965
    Rosie1965 Posts: 8 Forumite
    Yes it is Trethowans.
  • peter_the_piper
    peter_the_piper Posts: 30,269 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Don't say anything about who was driving on any forum and don't answer any P.Mail unless they are from someone with a large post count. The dark side lurk on forums.
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  • notts_phil
    notts_phil Posts: 1,087 Forumite
    Don't say anything about who was driving on any forum and don't answer any P.Mail unless they are from someone with a large post count. The dark side lurk on forums.

    Indeed it does.

    Bit like little red riding hood.
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  • bargepole
    bargepole Posts: 3,238 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Rosie1965 wrote: »
    .... The return address for defence, offer of payment efc. is the solicitors address. Is this right?, ....
    This sounds fishy. Genuine court papers should be returned to the court who issued them, not the claimant's solicitor.

    I would suggest you phone the court in question, and ask whether this is a real case number.

    I have been providing assistance, including Lay Representation at Court hearings (current score: won 57, lost 14), to defendants in parking cases for over 5 years. I have an LLB (Hons) degree, and have a Graduate Diploma in Civil Litigation from CILEx. However, any advice given on these forums by me is NOT formal legal advice, and I accept no liability for its accuracy.
  • bargepole wrote: »
    I would suggest you phone the court in question, and ask whether this is a real case number.[/SIZE]

    Or maybe take/send them to the court.

    I imagine the court would be more than a little displeased, if a private company is sending out fake documents, claiming to be from the court.
  • muckybutt
    muckybutt Posts: 3,761 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Why do they insist in going to court, they have been spanked by DJ's a few times now, you would think they had learnt their lesson now wouldnt you ?

    I know they are trying in on but comeone please give it a rest you muppets ! or do you just like publicly humilliating yourselves ? :rotfl::rotfl:
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  • esmerobbo
    esmerobbo Posts: 4,979 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    My first call would be to contact DVLA to ask why Trethowans requested your keepers details?
  • notts_phil
    notts_phil Posts: 1,087 Forumite
    esmerobbo wrote: »
    My first call would be to contact DVLA to ask why Trethowans requested your keepers details?

    After acknowledgement of the claim and the extra 28 days etc
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