Help with CCJ claim

Adzlfc

Hi, 

I’ve received a CCJ claim letter dated 15/08/2025 for a Tesco parking breach. 

The situation was that I parked in a disabled spot and on the first letter I received it was for the correct Tesco store. However, every letter since and also on this claim letter they’ve kept stating that the breach of parking was at another Tesco in my city which I’ve never been to for years and hence why I ignored the letters I got. 

I’ve read the newbie guide but not sure what I need to do next. Can someone please advise me of the next steps I can take to get these charges cleared. I have attached the letter to this thread. 

Thanks in advance 

GrumpyDil

Have you acknowledged service of the claim?

If you haven't then based on that date it is possible  you will already have lost the claim and have a judgment against you.  Log onto the court site using the details provided in that form and check.

If the site does not show any judgement against you then acknowledge the claim today and choose any option to defend the claim.

Once you have that information come back on this thread.

ChirpyChicken

Everything really is on the newbies stuff,.
Do the AOS today if possible.

Adzlfc

Thanks for your responses. 

No judgement has been made yet so I can respond. Which option is best and what do I respond with? 

Thanks 

Gr1pr

Only complete the AOS online on MCOL as explained in the second post in the newbies sticky thread in announcements near the top of the forum,  by coupon mad  ( so only the top yellow button for now   )

Then look at the defence template thread,  posts 1 & 2, again in announcements 

Coupon-mad

Adzlfc said:

Thanks for your responses. 

No judgement has been made yet so I can respond. Which option is best and what do I respond with? 

Thanks 

Do the AOS right NOW or you are playing with fire and can get a CCJ any minute.

Taiko

Something I picked up, assuming we have the same location. 



Note that their signage, in Aug 2024 shows the PCN amount of £70. If you go back on the dates to August 2023, you can see it's still £70 there, and appears the same signage. 

Gladstones appear to be, yet again, claiming for a PCN amount above the signage. https://maps.app.goo.gl/KvRP1bHPgPbnBP356

Coupon-mad

Happens all the time with Horizon claims.

It's believed Gladstones 'front' the court fees and nobody is checking anything. Champerty?

Adzlfc

@Taiko @Coupon-mad well that is the Tesco they have stated in the claim however it’s the wrong Tesco where the parking misdemeanour took place. 

I have done the AOS and does this now mean I have until the 17/09 to send my defence? 

Thanks 

Le_Kirk

Some dates to assist: -

Issue Date     Served Date    AoS Due      Defence Due

15/08/25         20/08/25          03/09/25        17/09/25

Coupon-mad

Adzlfc said:

the first letter I received it was for the correct Tesco store. However, every letter since and also on this claim letter they’ve kept stating that the breach of parking was at another Tesco in my city which I’ve never been to for years and hence why I ignored the letters I got. 

Coupon-mad said:

Do the AOS right NOW or you are playing with fire and can get a CCJ any minute.

Taiko said:

Something I picked up, assuming we have the same location. 



Note that their signage, in Aug 2024 shows the PCN amount of £70. If you go back on the dates to August 2023, you can see it's still £70 there, and appears the same signage. 

Gladstones appear to be, yet again, claiming for a PCN amount above the signage. https://maps.app.goo.gl/KvRP1bHPgPbnBP356

So wrong amount and wrong location?

Adzlfc
Was the sign and PCN at the right Tesco for £80? Tesco is generally £70 as standard so £80 seems unlikely. Which Tesco was the right one?