DQ N180 form stage/DCB Legal fight.

PPCDefeater

Hello everyone.

Currently at the Questionnaire stage fighting DCB Legal. I just want to make sure I have done everything right with this form.

Unfortunately I won't be able to post pictures yet as I have had to make a new account because my old account was deleted due to a name not adhering to your policy...

I'll have to write out what I've written in the form etc.

C - Do you agree that the small claims track is the appropriate track for this case:

Yes

D1:

Do you consider that this claim is suitable for determination 

without a hearing, 

No

"I am not content for the case to be heard 'on the papers' because that seems to disproportionately give an advantage to a legally represented party. I feel strongly after all these years of intimidating demands from this aggressive parking firm and their agents, that I need a voice at an attended hearing. I wish to question the Claimant about their evidence at a hearing in person and to expose omissions and any misleading or incorrect evidence or assertions.)"

E1: [My contact num]
E2: No
E3: Will you be using an interpreter for your mediation appointment?

No

E4:   Do you believe you are vulnerable in any way or require any 

additional support that the mediator needs to consider   

 Yes

"Although I do not have a confirmed diagnosis yet, I am currently on the waiting list for an ADHD assessment. I believe I experience symptoms of ADHD, such as difficulty processing and retaining information, which may cause me to feel flustered or overwhelmed. I may need extra time to process questions and formulate responses during the mediation process. I would appreciate any additional support or adjustments, such as clear communication, breaks if needed, and patience while I respond.

F1: Hearing venue 

Middlesbrough County Court at Teesside Combined Court

I work at xxxx 5 days a week. Monday to Friday.

F2: Are you asking for the court’s permission to use the written 

evidence of an expert?

No

Whitneesses:

F3: 1

F4:
Are there any days within the next nine months when you, an expert

or a witness will not be able to attend court for the hearing?

Yes. September 2025

F5:
Will you be using an interpreter at the hearing either for yourself or

for a witness?:

No

F6:

Do you believe you, or a witness who will give evidence on

your behalf, are vulnerable in any way which the court needs to

consider?

For this I just copied and pasted what I said in E4 is this ok?


I have until the 7th if February to submit this form. Once this is sent off I will then inform everyone in this when DCB Legal inevitably throw in the towel.

Obviously I filed my defence but I was allowed to do so even though I missed the acknowledgement bit? I didn't even fill that bit I just went and filled a defence. 

Please offer any advise on anything I need to do before submitting this form.

Many thanks.

PPCDefeater

Obviously once I've sent this form I'll send a copy to DCB legal. I've completed the bit at the top and section D also.

Signed.
Defendant ticked.

PPCDefeater

G Not not D 🤦‍♂️ why won't it let me edit my own posts?

Coupon-mad

Looks fine except obviously remove the speech marks! 

PPCDefeater

Ahh I missed that good shout thanks 

Gr1pr

PPCDefeater said:

 🤦‍♂️ why won't it let me edit my own posts?

Because your status here is currently Newbie and not Forumite 

PPCDefeater

Ughhhh how do I get forumite back😆😆

Coupon-mad

In a few posts' time it will change.

PPCDefeater

Hey everyone.

I am at mediation stage and my appointment is on the 11th March. I've read that DCB legal 99% of the time discontinue after this stage. Looking forward to it!

Out of curiosity though, I thought I'd share my defence. I'm well past that stage now I know, but after I did a bit more reading after I submitted my defence I was worried incase I messed it up? 

This fine occurred because I paid for a ticket but I overstayed. I feel like I may have messed paragraph 3 up. It mentions how they basically lacked the due diligence to ensure my addresses were correct at the time they sent the fines and allowed them to escalate.




Below is the paragraph that I added to the original defence.



IN THE COUNTY COURT
Claim No.:  xxxxxxx
Between
EURO CAR PARKS LIMITED
(Claimant) 
- and -  
Xxxxxxxxxx                  
 (Defendant)
_________________
DEFENCE


The facts known to the Defendant:



3. The Defendant was first made aware of the alleged contravention on 23rd June 2023, when ZZPS, acting on behalf of the Claimant, contacted the Defendant regarding an alleged parking incident dated 24th August 2022. The correspondence was addressed to one of the Defendant's previous addresses, xxxxxxxxxxx Prior to this, the Defendant had received no Parking Charge Notices (PCNs) or subsequent correspondence from the Claimant. The Defendant acknowledges a delay in updating the vehicle’s registered address after moving from xxxxxxxxxxx. However, this does not excuse the Claimant's failure to verify the Defendant’s current address before escalating the matter.
The Defendant moved again on 24th February 2024, to xxxxxxxxxx, and updated the vehicle logbook details promptly after the move. Despite this, the Claimant failed to take reasonable steps to ensure the Defendant could be contacted, resulting in significant delays and confusion. No further correspondence was received until the Defendant was contacted by DCBL (Debt Collectors Bailiff Ltd) on 11th June 2024. This extended gap in communication highlights a lack of due diligence by both the Claimant and DCBL, particularly as the Claimant had access to updated address information via the DVLA.
Moreover, by continuing to send correspondence to outdated addresses, the Claimant breached the Defendant’s data rights under GDPR. The improper handling of personal data and failure to verify updated information prevented the Defendant from responding to or appealing the PCN within a reasonable timeframe. The Defendant only became aware of the escalating situation when former neighbors alerted them to the misdirected letters, at which point the appeal process had already passed, making it impossible for the Defendant to engage with or resolve the matter prior to litigation.

On 18th November , the defendant requested that this matter be put on hold for an additional 30 days, in accordance with the Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims 2017 ('the PAP').
The Solicitor responded on 27th November explaining that the Defendant has 30 days from date of the email to pay, but the courts were not notified of any breathing space being allocated.




It's all signed and dated etc. 


What do you think? I'm worried that I may have blindly copied and pasted a little.

PPCDefeater

I took para 30 out just because it was too much to post on here

Le_Kirk

We don't need to see the template in its entirety as know who wrote it and it doesn't need checking.  Can you delete all of that except your paragraphs 2 & 3 and any that you feel you need to add, giving them a number.  As it is a DCB Legal claim, just use the standard defence as used by @shahib_02 and change the date to match your event.