One Parking Solution Stanmer Park Village

forummseuser01

I am happy to participate. 

I read the details in the link regarding deleted_user's experience in the court. It was reassuring. Thank you.

forummseuser01

Hi deleted_user, thanks for making contact. It is really interesting and helpful reading about your experiences. I very much get the impression that these companies know they are on thin ice. I just don't understand why any reputable organisation or BHCC would employ them. But that is an aside, my objection is that those unlit signs were impossible to see in the dark and drizzle of that night in October. The signage throughout Stanmer Park indicates chargeable hours are until 8pm, apart from in the small area operated by OPS of course! But the signage is so poor that I did not see it. In my view they are deliberately misleading people, effectively setting a trap for the unwitting. Was the individual from the company or from a legal firm representing the company? I can't imagine why anyone would want to work for the firm. Interesting that the firm had a recent judgement at an employment tribunal. Appears the company has form when it comes to intimidatory behaviors.

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64ddda2b3fde61000d4a53fa/Mr_A_Sutton_V_One_Parking_Solution_Limited_-_1401596.2022_-_Judgment.pdf

forummseuser01

Oh and congratulations on winning in court!

95Rollers

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forummseuser01

I don’t normally judge people but his belly poked through his tight shirt, he looked about 18, no socks and trousers half way up his legs. I never judge people but ..

This made me laugh out loud!  Was that Harry or Gavin or a "professional" legal rep? 😆 

Coupon-mad

I can guess. One of them isn't a teenager!

95Rollers

I hope his pay isn't performance related! 

I'm guessing they don't have that many employees as he's also the Data Protection guy, office clerk, general dogsbody and legal eagle!  I don't imagine you can fit that many people into a small garage at the side of a small house.

forummseuser01

I lodged my defence on time and I have received acknowledgement from the court. I understand I need to complete the witness statement but I have heard nothing from the court and had no further paperwork. Should I be chasing the court given it has been a few weeks now?

Umkomaas

The CNBC is around 2 months behind in their admin. Keep a check on your MCOL history which should tell you if/when anything has happened. 

forummseuser01

Thank you Umkomaas

forummseuser01

Hi, I have today received notice that this claim is to proceed. The is dated 10 Oct 23 and I received it today with an apology from our postie. Apparently he has been on holiday and his cover was sick so our post is two weeks behind. Nice work guys. Don't worry it is only a letter from the court! Anyway, I have a couple of questions. First regarding the choice of county court: I have seen other threads discussing good and bad courts. I live in Brighton so Brighton Court would be the logical choice on that basis. However, I work near East Grinstead so I could use a court local to there. Is Brighton a reasonable choice of court? Also, the N180 form asks if I would consider the case suitable for determination without a hearing. My instinct is to say no, and this is in line with the recommendations on this forum, however I am having difficulty arguing why, without sounding like I am undermining the integrity of the hearing process. I want to say that I would like to be given the chance to hear/view the claimant's evidence and legal basis and be given the chance to challenge any particular points of contention. Is anyone able to advise on these two points please? Many thanks in advance.