PCN while in GF's allocated parking bay - permit slipped off dashboard

Coupon-mad

Very good.  You won't need the entire template defence as some would be repetition.  It's up to you, read and decide what is not duplication and add it, if your draft doesn't cover it.

zimbo_ouen

Thanks for reviewing @Coupon-mad. I appreciate it

I plan on submitting this tomorrow now to the CCBCAQ@Justice.gov.uk email address from the guidance on the suggested defence template.

Out of interest, in my defence I made some references to the Leasehold agreement of my girlfriend. Do I need to submit the leasehold along with the defence in this first instance, otherwise how can they validate my points there? Or do I definitely just keep that for the WS and that evidence at that stage?

Jenni_D

No - defence opens up the legal arguments, witness statement elaborates and provides evidence.  

zimbo_ouen

Ok thanks @Jenni_D for clarifying here

zimbo_ouen

My defence has now been sent off! Let's see how this all pans out.

I will next work on drafting my witness statement, my girlfriend's witness statement along with that respective evidence to attach to them

Jenni_D

Did you get the email auto-response? Don't forget to periodically check your MCOL filing history so you can see it has updated with the defence filing.

zimbo_ouen

I did @Jenni_Dand have filed that in my emails. I have just checked on the MCOL and it says my defence has been received in the Claim History too

Thanks for your replies and help

Fruitcake

Double check the list of things to do in the guide to court. There is more to do at various stages before you submit the WS and exhibits.
Also, just because the court business centre has received your defence in a timely manner, you won't know how long it will be before they send it on to the claimant, and therefore won't know their deadline for deciding whether or not to continue.

zimbo_ouen

Ok thanks @Fruitcake

Out of interest the Directions Questionnaire from the CCBC, should I fill that out and send it to them pre-emptively or wait until they send one to me and then send it back in reply?

But yes I will ensure I read through and double check what else I still need to do in the run up. Thank you all

Jenni_D

Wait until your MCOL history says one has been sent out, and then download and complete a copy. (Doesn't the guide mentioned above by @Fruitcake not say this?)