Disputed Parking Charge Britannia Parking Represented by BW Legal

flooredDesign

Good afternoon,

I am new to this forum, drawn to it by some of the amazing support for such disputes.

The original Parking charge was Issued back from 12/02/2023. I don't know if a brief description of what happened is needed, however after certain circumstances it became apparent that playing hardball was our only option. I say 'our' as the vehicle is registered in my Wife's name but I am acting as her representative on MCOL. We have had no contact with them until the Claim form was sent on the 22/09/25.

I have filed acknowledgment of Service on MCOL and receipt of this was given as 4/11/25.

So I am asking for a little support in filing the defence and have registered myself as her litigation friend on MCOL.

Trying to navigate this forum, I think I have found the template and I am currently putting it together.
Is it to post on here without any personal information so as, to make sure I have it in the correct order?

flooredDesign

While I have found the template, I am having a little difficulty with Para 3.

The particulars of this incident were :

It was a car park associated with a public house.
It was early evening Mid-Winter dark, cold and obviously wet (being England)
We have 3 children and a dog in tow.
We do not see any signs
The Pub was extremely busy.
Nobody mentioned entering Vehicle details.
Food was delayed and we spent nearly 3 hours in there.
Alleged breach of contract.
Contacted Pub after initial Parking charge and was told it would be sorted.
Reminder came through and spoke to the Pub again, was assured it would be sorted.
Time to appeal lapsed and have played hardball ever since until claim form was sent.

Would it help if I put the POC up on this thread?

Would really appreciate any advice with this defence.

Coupon-mad

Yes. Do show the POC.

Le_Kirk

There is something wrong with your dates!  If the date of issue of the claim form was 22/09/25 the AoS was due on 11/10/25 and your defence due on 27/10/25 so I don't see how the AoS was acknowledged when you state on 04/11/25.  If you meant October not September then: -
With an issue date of 22/10/25 and having completed the AoS in a timely manner your defence deadline date is 4.00 p.m. on 24/11/25

flooredDesign

Good evening @Le_Kirk,
 I do believe that my my error, I'll attach the POC on the claim form with this but 
Issue Date 22/10/25
so the AOS was served on 5/11/25.

Castle

Clearly BW Legal didn't check the POC properly because in the last paragraph they state:-
"The Claimant also claim £0.00 recovery costs".

Le_Kirk

Thanks for the clarification; confirming: -
With an issue date of 22/10/25 and having completed the AoS in a timely manner your defence deadline date is 4.00 p.m. on 24/11/25

flooredDesign

So moving forward.

I think that the rest of the Template is copied as is. I have not added anything in particular to para 2, should I ?
does this suffice for Para 3 or should I add any thing further or any case reference ?

3. Referring to the POC: paragraph 1 is denied. The Defendant is 
not indebted to the Claimant. Paragraph 2 is denied. The Defendant 
does not accept that a contravention occurred on 12/02/23, as 
alleged. Whilst the Defendant was the registered keeper, paragraphs 3 and 4 are denied.   
The Defendant is not liable and has seen no evidence of a breach of prominent terms.                
 The quantum is hugely exaggerated (no PCN can be £170 on private land) 
and there was no damage incurred whatsoever. 

Coupon-mad

Yep that'll do. 

flooredDesign

Good evening all,

I hope your well. So Bw legal have moved forward with pursuing this claim. Just a quick question regarding the N180 form. I am filling this out for my Wife the Defendant. I have put my details at the beginning of the form. Should I sign it or should she sign it. I am assuming she should.

Also, I have currently had no contact with BW legal. When I send this completed form to them should I write a small statement or anything alongside it?

Thanks in advance for your help and support with these scoundrels!!

Coupon-mad

I have put my details at the beginning of the form.

Where? It's not your form/case. Or do you mean you are taking the Mediation call?

Just send it to BW & the CNBC by email without much comment. Do not scan it. Must be a PDF and must be signed by the D.