05-02-2026, 05:52 PM
Don’t worry about the fact you later found the detailed Particulars in your Google Drive. You answered the judge honestly based on what you believed at the time. The important point is that the judge apparently did not have them, and the claimant’s representative could not deal with proof of service clearly. That is why the case was not in a proper state to be heard.
Yes, now wait for the sealed order. That order will tell us exactly what happens next, including deadlines, the next hearing venue, who prepares the bundle, and whether you can amend your defence or file anything further.
Their detailed Particulars are still flawed. They plead that you were the “registered keeper and/or driver”, which is vague and evasive. They do not properly plead PoFA keeper liability. They rely on generic signage wording without identifying the actual contractual terms, the exact signs, or why those signs were visible and capable of binding anyone on each date.
They also plead three different alleged breaches: “Permit Required”, “No Parking On Access Roads / Roadways”, and “Not Displaying A Valid Permit”. Those are not the same allegation and they have not properly explained the factual basis for each one.
Most importantly, they have ignored that you were a resident. Your residential agreement already contains parking terms. Their case is pleaded as if you were a random motorist entering private land under a new contract created by UKCPM signs. That is a major weakness.
The pre-hearing chat is a standard tactic. Do not engage with the claimant’s representative at all. They are not there to help you; their role is to extract a concession or settlement. Avoid any discussion, do not answer questions, and do not be drawn into “friendly” conversation. If they approach you, keep it brief and say that you will deal with all matters before the judge. There is no obligation to speak to them, and nothing of value comes from doing so.
Once the order arrives, we can deal with it properly and tighten the defence around the lease/residential point, PoFA, vague pleading, signage, authority, and added costs.
Yes, now wait for the sealed order. That order will tell us exactly what happens next, including deadlines, the next hearing venue, who prepares the bundle, and whether you can amend your defence or file anything further.
Their detailed Particulars are still flawed. They plead that you were the “registered keeper and/or driver”, which is vague and evasive. They do not properly plead PoFA keeper liability. They rely on generic signage wording without identifying the actual contractual terms, the exact signs, or why those signs were visible and capable of binding anyone on each date.
They also plead three different alleged breaches: “Permit Required”, “No Parking On Access Roads / Roadways”, and “Not Displaying A Valid Permit”. Those are not the same allegation and they have not properly explained the factual basis for each one.
Most importantly, they have ignored that you were a resident. Your residential agreement already contains parking terms. Their case is pleaded as if you were a random motorist entering private land under a new contract created by UKCPM signs. That is a major weakness.
The pre-hearing chat is a standard tactic. Do not engage with the claimant’s representative at all. They are not there to help you; their role is to extract a concession or settlement. Avoid any discussion, do not answer questions, and do not be drawn into “friendly” conversation. If they approach you, keep it brief and say that you will deal with all matters before the judge. There is no obligation to speak to them, and nothing of value comes from doing so.
Once the order arrives, we can deal with it properly and tighten the defence around the lease/residential point, PoFA, vague pleading, signage, authority, and added costs.
Never argue with stupid people. They will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience. - Mark Twain
