Vehicle Parking Solutions - Response to Letter Before Claim Sent, CF issued anyway

[Yorkmackem]

Good Afternoon, I have recently received an N1 Claim Form from VPS in respect of a parking "charge" which I had disputed - a Letter Before Claim was issued to which I responded, and my response was received on time (I have Royal Mail proof) which requested additional docs including a request for full disclosure of data info etc. Despite this they have issued anyway without providing any form of response, which appears to be in breach of the Pre Action Protocol. Is this something I can raise in the defence and would it warrant an immediate strike out ? Also any pointers to a template defence would be appreciated. Thanks, YM

[ostell]

There is an example form of Defence in the Shortcuts panel on this page.

So acknowledge the claim and this gives you the lesser of 28 days from the date of acknowledgment or 33 days from the date of issue.

Was this a SAR to VPS and a CPR 31.14 request to the solicitor?

[Yorkmackem]

Thanks for the response, I have filed an AOS. There are no solicitors involved, the CF has been issued directly by VPS and a SAR / CPR 31.14 request was sent to them within the timescale stated on their Letter Before Claim. Would sanctions apply in respect of their non-response ? Thanks, YM