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East Midlands Airport // VCS // No Stopping PCN // County Court Claim stage
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The Template Defence is correct, albeit most cases never even get to a hearing.Email your defence when you are ready.PRIVATE 'PCN'? DON'T PAY BUT DON'T IGNORE IT (except N.Ireland).
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UPDATE (copied from MCOL):Letter received on 16th October from VCS informing me they're dropping ELMS.
- Your defence was received on 11/10/2024
- DQ sent to you on 11/10/2024
- DQ filed by claimant on 22/10/2024
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All as expected.1
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I have also completed and sent my DQ via email as advised in step 10 of this:
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6108153/suggested-template-defence-to-adapt-for-all-parking-charge-cases-where-they-add-false-admin-costs/p1
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Is it advisable to reply to this letter at all, as they're attempting ADR, or is it too late for that now?
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They aren't attempting ADR.
You will get a Mediation call soon. Do not offer any money but you know that from the first 12 steps which cover all the basics.PRIVATE 'PCN'? DON'T PAY BUT DON'T IGNORE IT (except N.Ireland).
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Thank you for your help and advice so far.Is there any difference between a counter claim, and claiming for costs (x amount of hours at £19/hour (PD 46 para 3.4) under CPR 46.5)?0
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A counterclaim costs a fee and isn't the same as your normal (free) right to ask for costs at a hearing.PRIVATE 'PCN'? DON'T PAY BUT DON'T IGNORE IT (except N.Ireland).
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**UPDATE**
Notice of Allocation to the Small Claims Track
Following the 30 second mediation phone call I had in November, and a Notice of Transfer of Proceedings shortly after, I have now received a Notice of Allocation to the Small Claims Track and have been given a court date. I wonder if VCS will pay the £27 court trial fee before the deadline in a couple of months...
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When is your WS and evidence deadline (as always, it's likely on the second page)?PRIVATE 'PCN'? DON'T PAY BUT DON'T IGNORE IT (except N.Ireland).
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