What is torts

[stu0209]

I received a ticket from a private clamping company on a coop car park when I was in the shop, I am refusing to pay as there was a no parking sign that could not be seen from my side of the car, and no other indication that it was not a parking bay, it was not causing an obstruction. A letter has arrived saying that if I do not pay �130.00 I will be summonsed to court under trespass and torts ruling, and that they may impound my car, what does this all mean, I ignored the ticket because I seriously thought it was a con because the ticket issuer was stood by my car asking for imediate payment and the ticket and subsequant letter are of very poor quality and full of spelling mistakes, I have not heard anything from the courts, please help.
Stuart

[Ethel]

Is it a clamping company? Were you clamped?

Take photos of where you were parked and the surrounding area.

Keep all correspondence.

Let them take you to court.

You can email a copy of the letter if you like - but blank out your personal details.

[email protected]

[NORMANTHEDOG]

just simply go back to the shop in question,the co-op,and ask to speak to the manager and explain the situation to him nicely and see what he has to say about it all,if it is a scam,contact the police,if its real,then there must be signs up somewhere,so check it all out first,then you can decide which way to go with it.

[NORMANTHEDOG]

Ethel,of all the people who should know better,you give out your email address.

[Ethel]

Tis a disposable address, norman.

[HOWLING.NORM]

You mean like this: ... [email protected]

[NORMANTHEDOG]

where have you come from norm,im the only norm on here sunshine.

[happyjo]

Trespass is a tort, ie, a civil wrong. The wording is just there to frighten you. Take the advice of everyone above and fight it.

Gather as much evidence as you can. Photo's statements from Co-op manager etc.Google the clamping company and see if there is any info on them.

Good Luck
JO