What would happen if.. (using the 'ignore' route)

[barrybarry]

Just wondering what would happen if a private parking company did take you to court.

 

If you have used the ignore route, would this go against you?

 

How would you justify not having responded to any mail, not paying etc in court?

 

Only because (and this website is a fantastic resource, and I'm not knocking it at all) I don't think "I read it on the internet" would be a valid argument.

 

What do you think? I hope this could be useful piece of information for some people.

 

Thanks very much as always

[Bernie_the_Bolt]

Refer to the cautionary note here.

[crem]

Just wondering what would happen if a private parking company did take you to court.

Very very rare. Hardly worth considering as a possibility

 

If you have used the ignore route, would this go against you?

No. Only the facts of the case are important at court

How would you justify not having responded to any mail, not paying etc in court?

Do you reply to any or all of the other jun mail that comes through your door? If not, why should this be any different?

 

Only because (and this website is a fantastic resource, and I'm not knocking it at all) I don't think "I read it on the internet" would be a valid argument.

That's not the argument you'd be using. Surely it would be more along the lines of "I wasn't the driver" (if that's true) or "There are no signs" etc etc

 

What do you think? I hope this could be useful piece of information for some people.

Ignoring completely is strongly advised as the best route currently

 

Thanks very much as always

 

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[Al27]

Just wondering what would happen if a private parking company did take you to court.

 

You'd defend! Comprehensive defences are available.