UKPC via DCB Legal - Horns Road Retail Park - DCB Legal court claim 2025

Le_Kirk

You won't be penalised; you could just offer £5 or £0 and when it is declined just politely finish the call.

Coupon-mad

There is NO sanction. All you do is take the call and that's good enough. Two minute call. Hello Mediator. No offer. Bye!

Felics

Ok noted, 

Thanks - will let you know how it goes.

Felics

OK so an update.

Received a letter from the courts for an "in person" hearing. They have stated:

"Unless the claimant pays the trial fee of £27 by 12 of February, the claim will be struck out".

Separately, I received an email from the solicitors for the claimant stating that they will be willing to settle without prejudice at £60.

This is of course tempting given I cannot be arsed heading to court, and even more so, no idea what my defence will be.

What would people recommend? Is it a game of chicken I am expected to win?

Coupon-mad

Come on, this is exactly as expected - it's the usual precursor to them discontinuing!

£60 is not tempting. You will pay nothing.

What's your WS deadline? You know what that is because the NEWBIES thread tells you.

Felics

Anyone?

@Coupon-mad
@Gr1pr

Le_Kirk

You have already defended; it is witness statement time - use one of the examples written by: -

@aza123 includes Chan & Akande, @Kpmp54 is recent & has Chan & Akande and, if required/suitable Smith,  Edward & Wilkinson, @mtrolley123 has Mazur, @maxim024 has Mazur

If the claimant or their solicitor has made an offer, it is soon discontinuation time!

Felics

Coupon-mad said:

Come on, this is exactly as expected - it's the usual precursor to them discontinuing!

£60 is not tempting. You will pay nothing.

What's your WS deadline? You know what that is because the NEWBIES thread tells you.

WS deadline is 12 January.

@le_@Le_Kirk - Thanks I will have a look!

Car1980

In theory you could email them just the costs assessment on Monday 5 January stating that you will embark on the WS in 48 hours time and your costs will amount to 3x £24 = £72. 

Therefore if they do not issue their Notice of Discontinuance within the next 48 hours and wait until you have completed the work, you will be submitting the costs assessment to the judge, citing unreasonable behaviour and late discontinuance and attend a costs hearing should needs be, which will attract additional costs.

They either discontinue and you don't have to bother with the WS, or they ignore you. In the latter case you have further evidence of unreasonable behaviour for gaining costs.

You can play hard ball with DCB Legal. Any deviation from their business model where they might lose money or have to make an effort spooks them. There's a reason they don't bother filing 500 witness statements a week.

Felics

Hi all

I have set up my witness statement.

I'd be grateful if you could have a look and let me know if there are any gaps.

Otherwise I will submit as soon as possible.

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/racoams1tk8t6t9ztxoeh/Claim-Defendant-Witness-Statement-20251224-v1-REDACTED.pdf?rlkey=qqa2sldyg51sh4u7qov4a5c5v&st=ljibev6q&dl=0

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@Gr1pr
@Le_Kirk