HELP - Court Claim received from DCB Legal & UKPC

Coupon-mad

They discontinue at the same stage every time which you can read for yourself in @Umkomaas thread.  Saves us replying piecemeal, and gives you confidence.

ParkingMad_2023

Hello friendly experts, 

Received another letter from DCB legal today:

WITHOUT PREJUDICE SAVE AS TO COSTS

Dear XXX,

RE: Our Client: UK Parking Control Limited
Claim Number: XXXX

We write in relation to the above matter. 

In order to assist the Court in achieving its overriding objective, our Client may be prepared to make an offer to conclude this matter. A settlement at this stage would avoid further potential costs being incurred. We therefore ask that you call us on 0203 838 7038 as soon as possible to discuss further. 

We look forward to hearing from you. 

Yours Sincerely

I am assuming I continue to ignore and wait for the questionnaire to arrive? 

ParkingMad_2023

ParkingMad_2023 said:

KeithP said:

ParkingMad_2023 said:

Hello, 

I have just received a letter from DCB Legal saying: 

"Having reviewed the content of your defence, we are writing to inform you that our Client intends to proceed with the claim. 

The Court will direct both parties to file directions questionnaires in due course. In anticipation of that we are enclosing a copy. 

Without Prejudice to the above, in order to assist the Court in achieving its overriding objective, our Client may be prepared to settle this case. Therefore, in the event you wish to discuss settlement, please call us on [Removed by Forum Team] within 7 days and make immediate reference to this correspondence. 

Yours Sincerely, 

(Removed by Forum Team)
Litigation Manager"

What do I do next, are they going to proceed with court claim??

You were expecting that weren't you?

Item 7 on that checklist you were following when you filed a Defence says...

Items 8, 9 and 10 on that list might be worth another read too.

Thank you @KeithP

Do I wait for the questionnaire to arrive in the post or should I be pro-active and download one and email it back? 

At what point along the 12 steps would they discontinue it if they are going to?

Thanks!

Hi, just bumping this. I’ve not received the questionnaire yet. Do I need to just wait?

Umkomaas

ParkingMad_2023 said:

ParkingMad_2023 said:

KeithP said:

ParkingMad_2023 said:

Hello, 

I have just received a letter from DCB Legal saying: 

"Having reviewed the content of your defence, we are writing to inform you that our Client intends to proceed with the claim. 

The Court will direct both parties to file directions questionnaires in due course. In anticipation of that we are enclosing a copy. 

Without Prejudice to the above, in order to assist the Court in achieving its overriding objective, our Client may be prepared to settle this case. Therefore, in the event you wish to discuss settlement, please call us on 0203 838 7038 within 7 days and make immediate reference to this correspondence. 

Yours Sincerely, 

(Removed by Forum Team)
Litigation Manager"

What do I do next, are they going to proceed with court claim??

You were expecting that weren't you?

Item 7 on that checklist you were following when you filed a Defence says...

Items 8, 9 and 10 on that list might be worth another read too.

Thank you @KeithP

Do I wait for the questionnaire to arrive in the post or should I be pro-active and download one and email it back? 

At what point along the 12 steps would they discontinue it if they are going to?

Thanks!

Hi, just bumping this. I’ve not received the questionnaire yet. Do I need to just wait?

The CNBC are some weeks behind in their admin, so your DQ will likely be held up - nothing to concern you, but if you want to check whether it has been sent out, look at your MCOL history. 

Quite possibly what might happen before the receipt of your DQ is a DCB Legal discontinuation. Patience!

ParkingMad_2023

Umkomaas said:

ParkingMad_2023 said:

ParkingMad_2023 said:

KeithP said:

ParkingMad_2023 said:

Hello, 

I have just received a letter from DCB Legal saying: 

"Having reviewed the content of your defence, we are writing to inform you that our Client intends to proceed with the claim. 

The Court will direct both parties to file directions questionnaires in due course. In anticipation of that we are enclosing a copy. 

Without Prejudice to the above, in order to assist the Court in achieving its overriding objective, our Client may be prepared to settle this case. Therefore, in the event you wish to discuss settlement, please call us on 0203 838 7038 within 7 days and make immediate reference to this correspondence. 

Yours Sincerely, 

(Removed by Forum Team)
Litigation Manager"

What do I do next, are they going to proceed with court claim??

You were expecting that weren't you?

Item 7 on that checklist you were following when you filed a Defence says...

Items 8, 9 and 10 on that list might be worth another read too.

Thank you @KeithP

Do I wait for the questionnaire to arrive in the post or should I be pro-active and download one and email it back? 

At what point along the 12 steps would they discontinue it if they are going to?

Thanks!

Hi, just bumping this. I’ve not received the questionnaire yet. Do I need to just wait?

The CNBC are some weeks behind in their admin, so your DQ will likely be held up - nothing to concern you, but if you want to check whether it has been sent out, look at your MCOL history. 

Quite possibly what might happen before the receipt of your DQ is a DCB Legal discontinuation. Patience!

Thank you! I’ve just had a look at MCOL. It says DQ was sent 28/12/23 but I have not received anything. Is this normal? 

KeithP

Go back and re-read item 8 on that checklist you were once following.
Now that you know a DQ has been sent to you, you are free to complete one and return it - remembering to send a copy to the Claimant.