Court Claim Form after 2 years - Help appreciated

dilby

KeithP said:

Well, as an example, let's use that CoP extract.

You Defence may say something like:
The claimant has breached the requirements for a consideration and grace period as stated in the British Parking Association Approved Operator Scheme Code of Practice (version 2018).

Then, using @Redx's terminology, having 'left that door ajar', some months down the line, your Witness Statement will include the quotes from that CoP.


This forum is awash with sample Defences. 

Thanks Keith - that makes total sense about the door ajar now; essentially this is the setup and you delve into details later. 

The consensus seems to be to simply use what you've said:

The claimant has breached the requirements for a consideration and grace period as stated in the British Parking Association Approved Operator Scheme Code of Practice (version 2018).

So that will be my paragraph 3 and I'll submit the entire defence as recommended. Thanks so much

dilby

Can I just also confirm that by emailing this to CCBCAQ@Justice.gov.uk I can ignore the defence section on the MCOL Money Claim Online Portal? (The one that's limited to 122 lines). Just would hate to find out I needed to do something here too, but can't find a mention of it on the newbies thread.

Redx

dilby said:

Can I just also confirm that by emailing this to CCBCAQ@Justice.gov.uk I can ignore the defence section on the MCOL Money Claim Online Portal? (The one that's limited to 122 lines). Just would hate to find out I needed to do something here too, but can't find a mention of it on the newbies thread.

Correct , ignore that online Defence box , plus ignore the paperwork , no posting it either , so email only

The details are in the defence template post by coupon mad , read it again , there are 12 numbered steps

KeithP

dilby said:

Can I just also confirm that by emailing this to CCBCAQ@Justice.gov.uk I can ignore the defence section on the MCOL Money Claim Online Portal? (The one that's limited to 122 lines). Just would hate to find out I needed to do something here too, but can't find a mention of it on the newbies thread.

Earlier on this very thread I wrote...

Do not try and file a Defence via the MoneyClaimOnline website. Once an Acknowledgment of Service has been filed, the MCOL website should be treated as 'read only'.

dilby

Many thanks all - filed. And now we wait. You are all heroes.