Popla Appeal Advice within Grace period.

KeithP

chuck321 said:

But what if they do take me to court? 

Surely, if that were to happen, you would defend yourself, wouldn't you?

chuck321

On what grounds though? 

Grizebeck

chuck321 said:

On what grounds though? 

Its Irrelevant at this stage.
Why do people ask stuff like that when the event hasn't even happened

chuck321

Well because it is a consideration when deciding whether to pay now or more after losing a court case. If POPLA don’t think my argument are valids - why would a judge? 

Grizebeck

chuck321 said:

Well because it is a consideration when deciding whether to pay now or more after losing a court case. If POPLA don’t think my argument are valids - why would a judge? 

People who follow advice on this forum font roll over and pay up.
No evidence you will get a court claim.
Also no connection between popla decisions and court decisions

chuck321

So just ignore the letters for the next 6 years unless I get court summons? 

Coupon-mad

You will never get a summons. This is not a criminal matter.

No summons, or CCJ risk either.

People lose at POPLA or IAS then win in court literally all the time here. That's absolutely normal!  We have an evolving Template Defence and we see wins 99% of the time.  Every day.

But Smart (is it Smart Parking, not APCOA?) have NEVER started a small claim I've seen in fifteen years of doing this. They have no litigation culture.

If they break the habit of a lifetime we'll help you defend. No risk. People who lose pay less than the claim. We know what we are doing; we are telling you that you won't be sued.

But if you are, we'd likely see you win. Judges apply the law. POPLA don't.

Next time don't do an appeal without asking us first. Every PCN could have been knocked down like ninepins.

chuck321

Yes it is Smart not APCOA. 

Coupon-mad

No danger.

Le_Kirk

chuck321 said:

Yes it is Smart not APCOA. 

....and it is SMART Parking not SMART Meters as per your original post!