Disputed Parking Charge Britannia Parking Represented by BW Legal

flooredDesign

So the decision is, what is best for us? WS or LR? If we decide LR how do we notify the court ? Just in writing or a form to fill out?

Gr1pr

AFAIK , The Lay Rep takes a copy of the Lay Reps document with them and informs the usher on the day

The defendant MUST comply with the court order and submit her WS bundle to the court and B W Legal before the WS deadline date, 29th May, its an order, mandatory, not optional

Coupon-mad

If I do not produce a WS can I be the LR?

Yes.

I've been a lay rep several times in parking cases. No permission or form needed. You just turn up with her & show the Usher the Lay Reps RoA Order … and say "no" if the court staff assume you are a 'McKenzie friend'. Nope, lay rep. Google the difference.

Why would you want to supply a WS anyway? She's the defendant so cover it all in her WS.

flooredDesign

That will all be fine, if it gets that far. I have been very aware since we moved to the SCT not to miss any deadlines or orders.

So should we wait until we receive the Claimants WS before submitting WS bundle?

My previous question was regarding the WS and Exhibits, was regarding what we should include with regards to the previous case references given on the Newbies thread as below…

At witness statement stage (usually NOT LATER THAN 14 DAYS BEFORE YOUR HEARING!) 

don't forget to file the evidence you will rely upon. Can include:

(a) a copy of the Beavis case sign as a comparison to show how awful the small print sign was in yours case (see Google images - it's yellow and black)

(b) photos proving the scarce/illegible small print signs & a view showing the lack of entrance signs, etc. and maybe a video of how it looks from a car? Get a passenger to hold a camera or phone to prove the lack of signs in similar light conditions.

(c). If the Claim form did not specify the term breached, include the strike out orders shown here in a

 link to CEL v Chan and similar case 'strike out' Judgments from all over the English courts:

...and use wording like this to refer to those exhibits - note that the lead cases is 

CEL v Chan and CPMS v Akandeas both were heard in Appeal and are persuasive::

(d) if you are relying on a 'no keeper liability' argument, include a URL to Schedule 4 of the POFA and also exhibit the transcripts of 

Excel v Smith and VCS v Edward(search the forum!).

Gr1pr

She should submit hers on Friday 29th May, regardless of what BW Legal do, unless they discontinue beforehand

flooredDesign

"Why would you want to supply a WS anyway? She's the defendant so cover it all in her WS."

I suppose I thought having more than one witness would be beneficial. However, I think it more important I was there on the day.

flooredDesign

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81990765#Comment_81990765

Fingers crossed they will discontinue! They've persevered so far though….

Castle

When is the Hearing Fee due?

Car1980

Yes. You usually know if they are discontinuing if you ring the court the day after to ask if they've paid their fee.

flooredDesign

The hearing date is the 30/06/26. The court has requested payment by 28 days before the trial date. So I make payment due on 02/06/26. I assume they have until 4pm that day.