court case this Friday

Good morning all, apologies for the delay but I have been away bathing in my glorious victory, well not quite but I did receive a cheque from Gladstones this morning, ah!!!

Quick update, I have since learned that UKPCM have another victim at the same site. 17 year old lad with a valid permit on his passenger seat , not on dashboard. He was parked lawfully, important point that, he appealed and of course they have rejected the appeal. I have spoken to his mother but he is in the middle of his A levels so will probably pay the £60.00 as he will worry too much. Yet again these bullies are picking on the innocent. His mother is writing to the management company with a strongly worded complaint, might get some result but I doubt it! I will give you all a breakdown of my case separately so people can have some support.

UK CAR PARK MANAGEMENT LTD vs Fearno

Fearno represented himself
Gladstone Solicitors represented by a very nervous " solicitor"
Before DDJ Simpson at Milton Keynes County Court Nov 2017

Gladstones have supplied defendant with copies of letters and 18 photos supporting the undisputed facts that my van was parked lawfully with a parking permit clearly displayed on dashboard.

Defendant did not present any evidence as Gladstones/ UKCPM have kindly presented enough to dismiss the case themselves, sorry couldn't resist the irony!

Judge had in his possession a copy of my defence written on the original court papers outlining several points, i.e. I did not know the the permit was photocopied, it was supplied in good faith by the home owner and that I had tried to resolve the issue with the claimants but they flatly refused to back down as the permit was not valid.

Judge opened with my facts and asked the " solicitor" to establish the definition of " valid" in relation to the permit. He then stated that the driver had nothing to compare the permit with to ascertain whether it was a valid permit, the signs did not say that photocopies are not allowed or that it must have an holographic symbol. Further to this the claimant did not have a copy of any letters sent to the home owners telling them the same facts.

He dismissed the claim awarding costs to the defendant

Important points here

Do not pay if you are parked lawfully i.e. Not parking to go shopping, to go to station etc.
Read the signs, if it says you need a permit, get one, much less stressful
If you feel you can fight it, ignore the threats, it's not a debt it's an invoice, you will not get a CCJ, you only get one if you lose and the court awards the claimant costs and you don't pay within 14 days

Write to court outlying your defence, look at other forums regarding skeleton defence etc.

If you are in the right then fight, they a crooks and are only out to make money any way they can

Thank you

Peter