Smart parking court summons

Car1980

That method just maximises the amount of time available. But yes, you can simply file a defence immediately.

I was actually not the driver of the car at the time, I was overseas. I do know who the driver was but wont be inclined to disclose the details.

They are claiming you are liable under the Protection of Freedoms Act, which is fine. You don't have to name the driver and can "take liability."

But it's all pretty moot as they will discontinue in a few months anyway as they just use the court system as a cheap £35 debt collection facility rather than intending to take it all the way to a hearing and a judge. Should be made illegal, but the Ministry of Justice likes being handed a lot of thirty five quids.

leyle88

Today I have recieved a email from bulklitigation@dcblegal.co.uk
Saying that having reviewed my defence they intend to proceed with the claim.
Attached a N180 which they have completed. 
They have said that they wish to discuss settlement and to call them in 7 days.
At this stage do I need to do anything?

ChirpyChicken

leyle88 said:

Today I have recieved a email from bulklitigation@dcblegal.co.uk
Saying that having reviewed my defence they intend to proceed with the claim.
Attached a N180 which they have completed. 
They have said that they wish to discuss settlement and to call them in 7 days.
At this stage do I need to do anything?

Follow the newbies 

Umkomaas

leyle88 said:

Today I have recieved a email from bulklitigation@dcblegal.co.uk
Saying that having reviewed my defence they intend to proceed with the claim.
Attached a N180 which they have completed. 
They have said that they wish to discuss settlement and to call them in 7 days.
At this stage do I need to do anything?

Happens in all single ticket DCB Legal cases. Yours is no different. Here, have a look at the 751 cases I’ve recorded. Almost all follow the same pattern. Stick with forum guidance and I’ll see you later in the year to record your case too!

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6377263/dcb-legal-record-of-private-parking-court-claim-discontinuations/p1 

Coupon-mad

leyle88 said:

Today I have received a email from bulklitigation@dcblegal.co.uk
Saying that having reviewed my defence they intend to proceed with the claim.
Attached a N180 which they have completed. 
They have said that they wish to discuss settlement and to call them in 7 days.
At this stage do I need to do anything?

Re-read the 'first 8 steps' in the Template Defence thread. You should have been expecting all this (and then your DQ and Mediation call). All stages are are covered.

You won't need to post here until the Summer when you get your discontinuance