Letter Before Claim

PCMFightBack

Started gathering some info from other threads, however a lot of what I'm reading likes to quote Parking Eye vs. Beavis. Can anyone advise if any of this would relate to my circumstances that I can reference in my defence?

The_Deep

IIMUT that the close links between Glastones and the IPC/IAS are being investigated by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority

http://www.sra.org.uk/consumers/problems/report-solicitor.page

You may like to bring this matter to the attention of their Regulatory Supervisor

[EMAIL="duncan.allen@sra.otg.uk"]duncan.allen@sra.otg.uk[/EMAIL]

Own Space claims are very difficult for PPCs to win in court, even though a judge did find again this lady.

http://www.miltonkeynes.co.uk/news/milton-keynes-woman-secures-landmark-victory-for-flat-tenants-in-parking-dispute-1-7459066

PCMFightBack

I know that one of their Solicitors, a 'Mr Schwartz' is under investigation by the SRA, however my Claim is signed by a different employee. Is it worth bringing this up in my section outlining how they have not complied with pre-court protocol?

The_Deep

Absolutely, the more complaints they get, the less likely they are to sweep it under the carpet.

Coupon-mad

PCMFightBack wrote: »

I know that one of their Solicitors, a 'Mr Schwartz' is under investigation by the SRA, however my Claim is signed by a different employee. Is it worth bringing this up in my section outlining how they have not complied with pre-court protocol?

Schwartz is with Civil Enforcement, not Gladstones/PCM.

And yes, you need to read the PE v Beavis decision from the Supreme Court (Google it) to understand how to argue your case is very different - otherwise a claimant might try to paint it to a Judge that the Beavis case supersedes all else by way of defence. With a PCM ticket, it's not a similar 'free licence to park with a charge afterwards for overstay' and nor are the signs similar.

PCMFightBack

Okay think I have been reading a lot of information incorrectly this entire time, am I right in understanding that the PE v Beavis case found in favour of the PPC, and it is down to myself to show to the judge that the claimant cannot use that ruling against me? This entire time I've been reading with the mindset that the outcome was the PPC lost......

Coupon-mad

Yes, you now have it right. Read the decision. It was a shocker.

PCMFightBack

Well colour me stupid, back to the drawing board it is.


Also worth mentioning I fired off an email to Private Parking Appeals for a price quote to help with my Defence a few days ago but I've received no response, are they usually slow to reply? Has anyone had any luck with them before?

Coupon-mad

Sorry to say, due to that, I can't comment or help on this thread any more.

(I am not involved in any appeals company).

PCMFightBack

How come? I can edit that last comment out if need be