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Parking company have sent me their witness statement?

Hello, I've have sent my defence of some time ago to defend my PCN. Recently I've received the parking companies witness statement. This has confused me as I have not yet received a Notice of Allocation? Now I am worried I have missed my Notice of Allocation. Is there anyway to check if the courts have sent it to me and I've missed it? like an online register? I've not received an email either. 
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  • KeithP
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    edited 29 August 2023 at 9:44PM
    Why not check with the hearing court?
    Pick up the phone and ring them.
  • Coupon-mad
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    Are you sure it's not a Reply to Defence?
    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
  • Le_Kirk
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    Are you sure it's not a Reply to Defence?
    Yep, this, we had one of those recently and it confused (nearly) everyone!
  • KeithP said:
    Why not check with the hearing court?
    Pick up the phone and ring them.
    Unfortunately, after an hour on hold no reply.
    Are you sure it's not a Reply to Defence?
    The front page states that is the companies witness statement and it has been filed with my county court
  • Coupon-mad
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    edited 31 August 2023 at 2:31PM
    You will have to call again and stay on the phone. There must be a hearing letter you've missed. It would have been posted.

    Did the claim go to your correct address?  The local court will use the address on the claim.
    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
  • You will have to call again and stay on the phone. There must be a hearing letter you've missed. It would have been posted.

    Did the claim go to your correct address?  The local court will use the address on the claim.
    Apologies, it seems you are correct,  It turns out I missed the notice of allocation letter and have now missed the window to submit my witness statement.
    What are my options now? can I appeal for them to accept my late witness statement?
    Also they've mentioned it will be a telephone hearing. Is this normal?
  • Grizebeck
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    Just do it and get it submitted by email tommorrow
  • Coupon-mad
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    edited 1 September 2023 at 9:20PM
    Grizebeck said:
    Just do it and get it submitted by email tommorrow
    Obviously this!

    Don't ask for permission and don't apologise.

    Just DO IT THIS WEEKEND.

    The NEWBIES thread gives an example to copy and adapt, including some exhibits to attach.

    Telephone hearings are normal.  You also have to email the court your phone number (separately) as per the Order.
    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
  • 1505grandad
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    Who is the claimant and solicitors  -  if any?
  • Grizebeck said:
    Just do it and get it submitted by email tommorrow
    Obviously this!

    Don't ask for permission and don't apologise.

    Just DO IT THIS WEEKEND.

    The NEWBIES thread gives an example to copy and adapt, including some exhibits to attach.

    Telephone hearings are normal.  You also have to email the court your phone number (separately) as per the Order.
    Thank you, I have submitted my witness statement using the template and I will keep you all updated. It looks likely it will have its day in court, hopefully the judge rules it fairly.
    Who is the claimant and solicitors  -  if any?

    The Claimant is SIP Parking LTD, and from what I can tell they are not using a solicitor, but their own employees

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