Britannia/dcbl claim form

parkingmad25

Hi, I received a pcn letter previously for a parking fine for not paying at a pay and display in a pub carpark back in 2020. Wasn't actually me driving it was my partner but either way had no idea that a ticket needed to be purchased the ticket machine is at the back of the car park, she parked directly as you come in and just didn't look for a sign, didn't realise there would be one as thought it was the pubs land. 

At the time she was very early pregnant and having a bit of a panic in the evening as she didn't know the area and was looking for a temporary accommodation property to collect the keys. She was in and out very quickly. 

Anyway we haven't acknowledged it was us, haven't replied at all but now have this letter. Not long after the vehicle in question was written off and we moved into the new temporary accommodation hence not even getting a letter until now... 

I don't want to pay it. In fact I can't pay it. Is there anyway of getting out of this? Please help thankyou in advance  

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1505grandad

You have left way too much personal info in your post  -  I have reported accordingly (form will be removed).

Please post a redacted form in due course.

Nellymoser

Go to the NEWBIES Announcement thread read second post titled Small Claim
It probably wont end up at a hearing DCB Legal often discontinue but you need to follow the guidance until that happens.

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6377263/dcb-legal-record-of-private-parking-court-claim-discontinuations#latest

Oh read the IMPORTANT info in the yellow box at top of the page.

parkingmad25

Nellymoser said:

Go to the NEWBIES Announcement thread read second post titled Small Claim
It probably wont end up at a hearing DCB Legal often discontinue but you need to follow the guidance until that happens.

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6377263/dcb-legal-record-of-private-parking-court-claim-discontinuations#latest

Oh read the IMPORTANT info in the yellow box at top of the page.

I can't find the newbies announcement thread,

See the yellow box thankyou

Nellymoser

Go to top of page click on the white box Parking tickets, fines & parking this always takes you back to page 1 of forum parking board. The 7 Announcement threads are situated at the top of page.

Coupon-mad

parkingmad25 said:

Nellymoser said:

Go to the NEWBIES Announcement thread read second post titled Small Claim
It probably wont end up at a hearing DCB Legal often discontinue but you need to follow the guidance until that happens.

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6377263/dcb-legal-record-of-private-parking-court-claim-discontinuations#latest

Oh read the IMPORTANT info in the yellow box at top of the page.

I can't find the newbies announcement thread,

Yes you can. Everyone can. See my signature. The announcement threads are pinned at the top of the forum and you are always just a click away from page one.

parkingmad25

Hiya, thankyou Coupon-mad said:

parkingmad25 said:

Nellymoser said:

Go to the NEWBIES Announcement thread read second post titled Small Claim
It probably wont end up at a hearing DCB Legal often discontinue but you need to follow the guidance until that happens.

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6377263/dcb-legal-record-of-private-parking-court-claim-discontinuations#latest

Oh read the IMPORTANT info in the yellow box at top of the page.

I can't find the newbies announcement thread,

Yes you can. Everyone can. See my signature. The announcement threads are pinned at the top of the forum and you are always just a click away from page one.

Hiya thankyou good evening. I think I have found it.. I'm just a bit confused I'm dyslexic and takes me forever to understand when reading. But I think I need to copy and paste and edit a load of writing on there starting from "Your Ref. ############

Proposed Legal Proceedings

Claimant: xxxxxx xxxxxxxx Ltd

I refer to your your letter of claim.

I confirm that my address for service for the time being - assuming you don't faff about and delay any claim - is as follows, and any older address must be erased from your records:

[Correct address here]

The alleged debt is disputed and any court proceedings will be vigorously defended.." 

The bit I'm confused about is who or how I send it to the court. I have the claim form. I'm just unsure if I email it to the court etc. I don't know if my brain is cut out for all the information. 

Coupon-mad

Nope. You were advised to read the Small Claim section (not the letter before claim).  

parkingmad25

I done my online response and email to the court on 14th April. I have received this letter today 7th may, no phone call for mediation no questionnaire? Worried I'm missing something.

KeithP

Next step is that the Claimant will write to you stating they intend to proceed.
From that point keep following the checklist you were using when you filed a Defence.

parkingmad25

Hi dcbl legal keep calling me but it's a automotive voice that says its dcb legal and I hold the line for ages and it just rings and rings and rings... always when I'm at work so I end up having to hang up after over 10 mins waiting for someone to answer. I haven't had a mediation call yet, could this be it? Do I call them back or just keep hoping one day when they call someone actually is on the other end of the phone!