DCB Legal / MET Parking - Claim Form Received for 2021 Parking (Great Cambridge retail park EN1 3FD)

golden_retriever

Okay, thank you!

I've now emailed the completed and signed PDF of the DQ to CNBC and CC'ed DCB Legal.

golden_retriever

Hi all, hope you're well and enjoying the festive period!

Unfortunately, dad received a letter ordering that the claim will be heard on 10 February 2026. He is now super anxious, as I've told him most likely we will not have to go to court, as DCB legal discontinues cases before it goes to court. He's also working on that date and will not be able to get the day off as he's running a business.

Is there still a chance DCB will discontinue by the hearing date, or is it done now, the hearing will definitely happen? Also, if they were to discontinue, how can I find out, is the only way to go to the hearing and see if they show up?

Thanks for your guidance.

Coupon-mad

They will discontinue before the date they have to pay the hearing fee. I thought you knew this, having read these 740 examples:

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

We're looking forward to seeing your NoD in the New Year, to ensure that you to stand up and be counted! We're sharing that thread with the Government.

Gr1pr

If the claim is for around £300, they will discontinue just before the hearing fee is due to be paid by them 

When is the hearing fee deadline. ?

The hearing cannot happen if that fee isnt paid, no fee, no court 

DCB Legal will email their N279 discontinuation document to the defendant before the hearing fee date  , so always check the email inbox and spam folders for it

After the hearing fee deadline date,  the defendant can phone the court to see if they paid the hearing fee,  but its more likely that their N279 email arrives beforehand 

Le_Kirk

golden_retriever said:

Unfortunately, dad received a letter ordering that the claim will be heard on 10 February 2026. He is now super anxious, as I've told him most likely we will not have to go to court, as DCB legal discontinues cases before it goes to court. He's also working on that date and will not be able to get the day off as he's running a business.

Is there still a chance DCB will discontinue by the hearing date, or is it done now, the hearing will definitely happen? Also, if they were to discontinue, how can I find out, is the only way to go to the hearing and see if they show up?

What dates did Dad put in the DQ - N180 as being unavailable when he completed it?  Is 10 February one of them?

golden_retriever

Coupon-mad said:

They will discontinue before the date they have to pay the hearing fee. I thought you knew this, having read these 740 examples:

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

We're looking forward to seeing your NoD in the New Year, to ensure that you to stand up and be counted! We're sharing that thread with the Government.

Ahh okay, good to know! I was just following the template and newbie FAQ and don't remember reading they'll discontinue before paying the hearing fee. Thanks for the peace of mind!

golden_retriever

Gr1pr said:

If the claim is for around £300, they will discontinue just before the hearing fee is due to be paid by them 

When is the hearing fee deadline. ?

The hearing cannot happen if that fee isnt paid, no fee, no court 

DCB Legal will email their N279 discontinuation document to the defendant before the hearing fee date  , so always check the email inbox and spam folders for it

After the hearing fee deadline date,  the defendant can phone the court to see if they paid the hearing fee,  but its more likely that their N279 email arrives beforehand 

Yes, it is around £300. The hearing fee deadline is 4pm on the 13th January 2026 - fee of £27. I will keep an eye out for emails. Thanks for the info, good to know they will discontinue!

golden_retriever

Le_Kirk said:

golden_retriever said:

Unfortunately, dad received a letter ordering that the claim will be heard on 10 February 2026. He is now super anxious, as I've told him most likely we will not have to go to court, as DCB legal discontinues cases before it goes to court. He's also working on that date and will not be able to get the day off as he's running a business.

Is there still a chance DCB will discontinue by the hearing date, or is it done now, the hearing will definitely happen? Also, if they were to discontinue, how can I find out, is the only way to go to the hearing and see if they show up?

What dates did Dad put in the DQ - N180 as being unavailable when he completed it?  Is 10 February one of them?

No it is not, the N180 was filled out in July 2025 and was asked for dates in the next 3 months.

Le_Kirk

golden_retriever said:

Le_Kirk said:

golden_retriever said:

Unfortunately, dad received a letter ordering that the claim will be heard on 10 February 2026. He is now super anxious, as I've told him most likely we will not have to go to court, as DCB legal discontinues cases before it goes to court. He's also working on that date and will not be able to get the day off as he's running a business.

Is there still a chance DCB will discontinue by the hearing date, or is it done now, the hearing will definitely happen? Also, if they were to discontinue, how can I find out, is the only way to go to the hearing and see if they show up?

What dates did Dad put in the DQ - N180 as being unavailable when he completed it?  Is 10 February one of them?

No it is not, the N180 was filled out in July 2025 and was asked for dates in the next 3 months.

Shortfalling in the system!  They must have known how far behind they were, why not allow for it?