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Hi all.

Had a reply from the courts on my request to claim fees from moorside for unfair practice.

“This matter has been brought to an end by the Claimant’s notice of discontinuance. The Defendant has not applied to have the notice of discontinuance set aside (CPR 38.4) and therefore this matter is no longer ongoing, so he cannot make a claim under it.”

Feels like the end of the road as I don’t feel in the position to spend funds fighting for the fees.

Still extremely happy that the support from this group got the case dropped.

Pauly

Understood. All sent 🤞

For anyone that might read this in the future I wanted to conclude this case and pass on my thanks to everyone who guided me, especially the wonderful @b789 who provided unbelievable support and documents.

Moorside Legal never bother to submit a witness statement. Notice of Discontinuance Was sent to me by email 24hours and 15 minutes before the court hearing. I assume they waited until just before the 24 hour mark otherwise they would have had to turn up. (I double checked with the courts this had been received for peace of mind)

To anyone in a similar situation. Don’t lose hope. Follow the guidance given to you by members here and you will win. 🏆

Slightly disappointed I can’t see the judge slap their wrist for not submitting a W/S.

How do they live with themselves taking up so much of the courts time knowing full well they will back out?

Do any solicitors ever get reprimanded for this?

Thanks a million
Pauly

Your comments here have really helped me understand what I’m actually fighting.

Unsurprisingly 4pm has passed with no WS from moorside so I shall submit my WS now as you described.

Witness statements are due 14 days before the trial which is tomorrow (Friday 4/9/25). The WS from the claimant has still not arrived. Would you expect it via post or email?

All other correspondence has been by post but they have my email from the N180.

Because the 14 days lands on a Friday but I was advised to wait and read theirs before submitting mine. Would submitting mine on Monday be pushing it? I assume the court wouldn't process it on a weekend.

Thanks
Pauly

Trial fee has been paid.

Hi All. I rang the court earlier today and the trial fee has been paid. So looks like this is going the distance.

Questions I have going forward.

1) It has been mentioned a few times on here that it would be rare for this to ever get to court. Are you surprised this is going to court now? Any ideas why they are taking it this far?

2) Is the opportunity for it to be thrown out now passed (unless moorside decide to pull it themselves?)

3) When defended myself in court, can I only mention things that I previously put in my defence that was made by b789 for me. Or can I add other details specifically about my case.

4) In what format will I receive the Claimant witness statement ( post or email).  if I wait to see theirs before submitting mine and miss the deadline are there any repercussions or is it expected that I wait for theirs first?

Finally I would appreciate any further guidance you have. This is uncharted territory for me.

Thanks
Pauly

Mediation meeting date set.

Any advice or pointers?

Does the fact my defence only mentioned their admin errors stop me from mentioning particulars from the parking ticket itself?

Thanks

Hi @b789,

At present I have just received a reply from the UKCPS lawyers (moorside). It states they have received my defense and are pursing the claim anyway and have attached the N180 they have submitted.

I haven't received anything from the courts about the N180.

Would you proceed with sending one anyway?(following the method you mentioned)

Or should I wait until I here something from the courts

Thanks
Pauly