Civil enforcement ltd - defence letter

nosferatu1001

No it doesnt state that...;
If it does, show us. 
Newbies thread. Why wonder when the newbies thread already told you what to do?

D_P_Dance

The answer to your question is in the newbies, did you read it?

Ralph-y

links to read through ...

direct link to court section in newbies thread
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https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/64350585/#Comment_64350585

and  

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6108153/suggested-template-defence-to-adapt-for-all-parking-charge-cases-where-they-add-false-admin-costs#latest

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6130456/telephone-hearings-re-parking-firm-claims-can-we-all-discuss-strategy-and-outcomes-here/p1

Ralph

KeithP

Why have you given up following the list I directed you towards on 29 December 2020 at 2:32PM?

Item 6 on that list is...
6. After filing your Defence, there is more to do.

To save you looking for it, here's that list again...

Coupon-mad

There is a whole process to follow, all of which is already spelt out in the NEWBIES thread and in the advice provided by KeithP.

We cannot possibly cope if people don't refer back to the advice they've been given and read the NEWBIES thread so they are ready for the next stage.

Cathm64

Hello coupon mad. I have read all newbies thread and thank you for the information. 

I have received a telephone hearing date and putting together my reply. 

I am an essential worker and although could possibly attend It may be difficult due to work commitments.  Would this go against me or give the claimant the upper hand?

Will they postpone or go ahead in my absence. Furthermore, I was concerned about the threat of paying for an adjournment.  This is not stated in my letter. 

Thank you for your advice. 

Umkomaas

I am an essential worker and although could possibly attend It may be difficult due to work commitments.  Would this go against me or give the claimant the upper hand?

The claimant would definitely gain the advantage. Their documents are written by lawyers who do this for a living, and on paper are always likely to put forward a stronger case. You won't be there to challenge anything they say, and they are very likely have a lawyer representing them at the hearing. 

Have you been asked to provide dates when you are not available for the hearing?  There is no easy way out of constantly not being available. An adjournment wouldn't change that position either.

Cathm64

Thank you all for the insight and advice given to continue my defence again Civil Enforcement Ltd parking fine. 

I had a court hearing date set and as per your advice gave my telephone to attend hearing. Approx 2 weeks prior to the hearing I received a letter from the courts stating that the claimant CE Ltd. had not paid the court fees required therefore their claim was struck off.  Phew!!  After all that.  So I was, to say the least, very relieved. !!  Thank you. 

Fruitcake

Well done and thanks for letting us know.

Umkomaas

Nice one, thanks for updating us. 🥂

A typical CEL stunt. Push the defendant hard to comply with deadlines and procedures, hoping for an error in compliance, then slam in the application for a judgment in default. But, when they realise the defendant has been well advised, has done their homework thoroughly and has jumped every hurdle put in their way - hey presto, like the Will o'the Wisp, gone in a puff.