Another ECP/DCB Defence

JellycatDee

Hi,

I've taken some time to go through a lot of the threads on here and think I'm finally ready to submit my own defence. Any help you lovely people can give would be amazing.

Background:
ECP is or was (I haven't been back since) managing this site that has a Sainsburys on. I can't remember if the machines weren't working but I assume so as I did spend money in Sainsburys (checked my bank statements) and not one to not purchase a ticket. Also I'm no longer the owner of the vehicle, not sure if this makes a difference.

Redacted claim form below
Issue date: 21 Nov 25
AoS on MCOL: 01 Dec 25

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Defence (taken from template and others)

2. The allegation(s) and heads of cost are vague and liability is denied for the sum claimed, or at all. At the very least, interest should be disallowed; the delay in bringing proceedings lies with the Claimant. This also makes retrieving material documents/evidence difficult, which is highly prejudicial. The Defendant seeks fixed costs (CPR 27.14) and a finding of unreasonable conduct and further costs (CPR 46.5). The Defendant has little recollection of events, save as set out below and to admit that they were the registered keeper.

3.     Referring to the POC: paragraph 1 is denied. The Defendant is not indebted to the Claimant. Paragraph 2 is denied. Whilst the Defendant is 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 were no damages incurred whatsoever. The Claimant is put to strict proof of all of their allegations.


If I'm missing anything, any pointers would be appreciated!

Thanks

Nellymoser

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JellycatDee

Nellymoser said:

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Thanks @Nellymoser image below with car reg redacted

JellycatDee

As an update:

I submitted the defence on 16/12/2025 and yesterday I received an email from DCB Legal saying they intend to proceed with the claim and attached a copy of their completed N180.

The email also states "Without Prejudice to the above, in order to assist the Court in achieving its overriding objective, our client may be prepared to settle this case - in the event you wish to discuss settlement, please call us on ... within 7 days and make immediate reference to this correspondence."

From what I've read, am I right in assuming the way forward is no settlement and waiting for the court to send me my own N180?

Thanks all 

Gr1pr

The court wont send it,  no court is involved yet,  the CNBC in Northampton will post it, as explained in the 8 steps in the defence template thread