N18- PRIVATE PARKING

📄 Directions for Completing the N180 Directions Questionnaire

A Directions Questionnaire (Form N180), is sent to both you (the Defendant) and the Claimant. You don't have to wait — you can download the form and email it straight back to Northampton County Court Business Centre (CCBC).

👉 Download Form N180 here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-n180-directions-questionnaire-small-claims-track

✍️ How to Complete the N180 Form - Step by Step:

🔵 Section A - Mediation

✅ This section has now changed — the YES/NO option to mediation has been removed.

(You no longer need to tick YES/NO directly here.)

🔵 Section B - Your Details

✅ Fill in your name, address, and contact information accurately.

🔵 Section C - Track

✅ C1 - Tick YES to the Small Claims Track (This is for claims up to £10,000 — limited costs apply).

🔵 Section D - Attendance at Hearing

❓ D1 - Tick:

YES if you do not want to attend a hearing (this is rare).

NO if you want to attend and cross-examine the Claimant's witness.

📌 If you tick NO (you want to attend), add this note:

"The Defendant respectfully requests the opportunity to cross-examine any witness relied on by the Claimant."

🔵 Section E - Telephone Mediation Availability

✅ E1 - Enter your Phone Number (for mediation contact).

✅ E2 - Are you unavailable for mediation in the next 3 months? Tick YES or NO.

If YES, list any dates you cannot attend. 

✅ E3 - Do you need an interpreter for mediation? Tick YES or NO.

If YES, state the language you need. 

✅ E4 - Are you vulnerable? Tick YES or NO.

If YES, explain any vulnerabilities that could affect the mediation process (only list those relevant to mediation).

🔵 Section F - Hearing Arrangements

✅ F1 - Hearing venue: Write your local County Court.

❌ F2 - Tick NO to expert evidence (this is for medical/legal expert reports — not relevant here).

✅ F3 - How many witnesses? Put 1 (that’s you) unless you have someone else giving a statement.

✅ F4 - Any pre-booked holidays? List dates you are unavailable. 

❌ F4 - Interpreter needed? Tick NO (unless you need one for the hearing itself).

✅ F5 - Are you or your witnesses vulnerable? If yes, provide details.

🔵 Section G - Language

✅ G1 - Have you been told you can give evidence in Welsh? Tick YES.

✅ G2 - Preferred language: Tick ENGLISH (unless you prefer Welsh).

✅ G3 - Documents language: Tick ENGLISH (unless you want documents in Welsh).

📧 How to Submit the N180 Form

👉 Do not wait for the form to arrive in the post!

Download it, complete it, and email it to Northampton CCBC at:

📧 DQ.CNBC@justice.gov.uk

📌 Subject line: N180 + Your Claim Number

✅ Ask for confirmation of receipt!

💡 While This Is Ongoing: Send a CPR-18 Request

🔗 Template CPR-18 Request:

https://sites.google.com/view/cpr-18-private-parking/home

⚠️ Witness Statements - Important Note

If the Judge orders you to exchange Witness Statements later on, you must follow that order.

🔗 Private Parking Witness Statement Guide:

https://sites.google.com/view/private-parking-witness/home

🛡️ Full Private Parking Defence Guide

For the complete step-by-step guide to defending against Private Parking Claims, visit:

https://sites.google.com/view/privateparkingcourt/home