IMPORTANT: Please make sure your posts do not contain any personally identifiable information (both your own and that of others). When uploading images, please take care that you have redacted all personal information including number plates, reference numbers and QR codes (which may reveal vehicle information when scanned).
We're aware that some users are experiencing technical issues which the team are working to resolve. See the Community Noticeboard for more info. Thank you for your patience.
๐Ÿ“จ Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

Court claim Witness Statement stage

Options
monaymadlol
monaymadlol Posts: 449 Forumite
Fifth Anniversary 100 Posts Name Dropper
Hny!

Have my mediation day for a parking ๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ infringment this week ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป๐ŸŽ„

I'm checking since I've read mixed things, yes I say ยฃ0 to any offer proposed, but will I be asked by a mediator to summarise my defence? As I don't want to trip myself up. Would I just be reading a section from my defence statement? Or does not apply?

Hny!
ยซ1

Comments

  • ChirpyChicken
    ChirpyChicken Posts: 1,476 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    No you just offer zero and that's it. No need to say anything else. Tell the mediator your only doing this because it's mandatory. But the offer is zero and that's the end of the matter.
  • Gr1pr
    Gr1pr Posts: 8,275 Forumite
    1,000 Posts First Anniversary Photogenic Name Dropper
    Doesn't apply, this isn't about your defence,ย  its about a possible monetary settlement,ย  not the case, just follow this

    Hello

    No offerย 

    No acceptanceย 

    I want to let the court deal with all the factsย 

    Thank youย 

    Goodbyeย 
  • Fruitcake
    Fruitcake Posts: 59,463 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    edited 4 January at 12:04PM
    You don't need to summarise your defence as that is not applicable for a parking case.
    You just deny the debt, say the alleged event did not occur (if asked), and offer zero. (Unless you want to make a drop-hands offer where both parties walk away with no further action and no costs either way).

    The mediation should last less than five minutes.

    Do not allow yourself to be bullied or badgered. The mediator is not a judge, and refusing to offer any money will have zero effect on your case.
    I married my cousin. I had to...
    I don't have a sister. :D
    All my screwdrivers are cordless.
    "You're Safety Is My Primary Concern Dear" - Laks
  • monaymadlol
    monaymadlol Posts: 449 Forumite
    Fifth Anniversary 100 Posts Name Dropper
    Are calls recorded?
  • Coupon-mad
    Coupon-mad Posts: 151,671 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Yes but not shared with the Judge.
    PRIVATE 'PCN'? DON'T PAY BUT DON'T IGNORE IT (except N.Ireland).
    CLICK at the top or bottom of any page where it says:
    HomeยปMotoringยปParking Tickets Fines & Parking - read the NEWBIES THREAD
  • Coupon-mad
    Coupon-mad Posts: 151,671 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Haha! Was the Mediator pushy or OK?
    PRIVATE 'PCN'? DON'T PAY BUT DON'T IGNORE IT (except N.Ireland).
    CLICK at the top or bottom of any page where it says:
    HomeยปMotoringยปParking Tickets Fines & Parking - read the NEWBIES THREAD
  • monaymadlol
    monaymadlol Posts: 449 Forumite
    Fifth Anniversary 100 Posts Name Dropper
    Haha! Was the Mediator pushy or OK?

    Surprisingly compared to what I heard, not pushy whatsoever. No back and forth with anyone. Took her longer to read the blurb. Like she was expecting it. Very friendly lady.
  • Did you record or feel the need to record it?ย  I went through a couple of posts where people have been up against sub-standard mediators..

    Cheers,
Meet your Ambassadors

๐Ÿš€ Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 350.9K Banking & Borrowing
  • 253.1K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 453.5K Spending & Discounts
  • 243.9K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 598.8K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 176.9K Life & Family
  • 257.2K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.6K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.