IMPORTANT: Please make sure your posts do not contain any personally identifiable information (both your own and that of others). When uploading images, please take care that you have redacted all personal information including number plates, reference numbers and QR codes (which may reveal vehicle information when scanned).
We're aware that some users are experiencing technical issues which the team are working to resolve. See the Community Noticeboard for more info. Thank you for your patience.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

OPC Parking Charge - St Johns Retail Park (DCB Legal)

Options
13»

Comments

  • FrogsLegs
    FrogsLegs Posts: 18 Forumite
    Fourth Anniversary 10 Posts Combo Breaker Name Dropper
    Just to keep this thread updated, as predicted DCB Legal have indeed expressed their desire to "proceed with the [bogus] claim". I have today filed form N180 with the CCBC, following guidance from @System's post here
    Will keep this thread updated as and when next steps occur. Thank you to everyone who helps on these forums!
  • beamerguy
    beamerguy Posts: 17,587 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    edited 28 June 2020 at 8:30PM
    The judge hopefully will read everything and there is nothing wrong, in view of your statement, to add a final point that you ask the court to establish the legality of adding an unknown amount ?

    As far as DCBL saying they will continue, this is a cat and mouse game, you are the cat.  DCBL are just like the other dodgy legals, they puff up the wings ready to shot down in flames. Do you have a pocket extending cane you can let the judge use to spank DCBL for their utter stupidity ?

    And if this does get to court and they mention the feeble and farcical code of practice, would he/she accept being charged for something that is not a law and simply a whim to make extra money
  • FrogsLegs
    FrogsLegs Posts: 18 Forumite
    Fourth Anniversary 10 Posts Combo Breaker Name Dropper
    Case has been updated on MCOL and transferred to my local court, as requested in N180. Fingers crossed the judge does read this and chucks it in the bin where it belongs. If not, guess I'll get prepared for my day in court with these clowns!
  • FrogsLegs
    FrogsLegs Posts: 18 Forumite
    Fourth Anniversary 10 Posts Combo Breaker Name Dropper
    Update: The claim is now listed for a Dispute Resolution Hearing before a District Judge at my local court via telephone. More than happy to dispute this claim and put my case forward. Just a quick question, is there any advice for taking on this claim in the court? Any do's / don'ts when discussing the claim and disputing with the other party? 
    Thank you all for the advice! 
  • nosferatu1001
    nosferatu1001 Posts: 12,961 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Third Anniversary Name Dropper
    Telephone hearing thread

    confused
    is this the actual hearing? 
  • Coupon-mad
    Coupon-mad Posts: 152,019 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Another thread mentioned a 'Dispute Resolution Hearing' which was 30 minutes with the Judge.  I see it as a way to try to narrow the issues or resolve a case quickly. 

    DO NOT MAKE OFFERS.   
    THIS IS NOT MEDIATION (which is unsuitable anyway to these scam claims).

    Treat this as if it is a full hearing of your case but be ready with a VERY short bullet point list of your main defence headings.
    PRIVATE 'PCN'? DON'T PAY BUT DON'T IGNORE IT (except N.Ireland).
    CLICK at the top or bottom of any page where it says:
    Home»Motoring»Parking Tickets Fines & Parking - read the NEWBIES THREAD
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 351K Banking & Borrowing
  • 253.1K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 453.6K Spending & Discounts
  • 244K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 599K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 176.9K Life & Family
  • 257.4K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.6K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.