Claim Form received from the Dumb & Dumber duo (DCBLegal & UKPC)

KeithP

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.

Ikeepgettingfines

Indeed, I was expecting that.
I posted this on the forum here to keep you guys in the loop on where we stand on this case.

Ikeepgettingfines

Hi, hope you guys are doing well.  
Just an update on my case.  I completed the N180 Form at the very last minute (had a family emergency - dad currently in hospital with heart problems since 1 week) and this completely slipped my mind.  By luck, I was going through my papers and found that I had to complete the N180 form by 27 June 2024.  I did complete it and emailed it just a few minutes ago.  However, I now realise that I did not answer the Question D correctly (Suitability for determination without a hearing).  I chose No but I forgot to provide a reason in the box underneath.


What could possibly happen next? Does that put my case in a weaker position or can I send a follow-up email stating the matter and add the reason I should have included on the form?

Coupon-mad

Sounds fine.

As long as you got an auto-receipt.

Ikeepgettingfines

Coupon-mad said:

Sounds fine.

As long as you got an auto-receipt.

Hello Coupon,

Just to update this thread, I have not heard anything back from the Courts nor from UKPC or DCBL.  Its now 2 months since I sent the N180. 

Coupon-mad

Normal.   

Ikeepgettingfines

Hi @Coupon-mad, I hope you are doing well.
I have received two updates today.
1. A letter from court advising that hearing will take place on 25 April 2025.
2. An email from DCB Legal as per below:

Re: Our Client: Uk Parking Control Limited

Claim Number: XXXXX

WITHOUT PREJUDICE SAVE AS TO COSTS

We write to you in relation to the above matter.

To assist the Court in achieving its overriding objective, our Client may be prepared to settle this case. I can confirm our Client would be agreeable £200.00 in full and final settlement of this Claim. The current outstanding balance is £349.72　

Should you be agreeable to this offer, please confirm the same within 7 days Payment can be made via our website www.dcblegal.co.uk, by calling our office on 0203 838 7038 or via bank transfer:　

DCB Legal Ltd Client Account　　

Sort Code: 20-24-09　　

Account no: 60964441　　

When making payment please ensure you include the following reference number, XXXXXX, to enable us to allocate it to the correct case.

Upon receipt of the settlement sum of £200.00 we will update the Court that the matter has been settled. If you are not agreeable, we will continue to follow the Court process as normal.　

Kind Regards,  

Coupon-mad

Very good. They'll discontinue because they hate hearing dates that are six months away.  Too much delay and preparation work needed.

Ikeepgettingfines

Coupon-mad said:

Very good. They'll discontinue because they hate hearing dates that are six months away.  Too much delay and preparation work needed.

Thanks.
I wonder how much money they've already spent on admin work, employee time, postage, etc, etc trying to oblige me to pay for a fine I am not liable for...and they're still wasting their time and resources for a 'mere' £200  

Car1980

Well, virtually nothing. That's the point. It's all template work.

Did their client suddenly incur £70 damages on the stroke of midnight after 28 days was up?