Jane Walker victorious over Sheffield firm Excel Parking in court
- 3 months ago
A Sheffield mum has slammed Excel Parking for “contempt of the court process” after a case against her collapsed due to shoddy evidence.
Jane Walker accused the company of “wasting public time and expense” after the “farce” of a hearing at Sheffield’s County Court.
The firm sued her after she input the wrong number plate at Broomhill Rooftop parking. Initially it demanded £100 but this rose to £245 by the time of the hearing.
In court, Excel insisted the penalty was in terms and conditions detailed on its sign boards.
But judge Guy Baddeley said the small print on photos submitted in evidence was unreadable. It meant the company had failed to prove to him there was any charge for her mistake.
Jane Walker accused the company of “wasting public time and expense” after the “farce” of a hearing at Sheffield’s County Court.
The firm sued her after she input the wrong number plate at Broomhill Rooftop parking. Initially it demanded £100 but this rose to £245 by the time of the hearing.
In court, Excel insisted the penalty was in terms and conditions detailed on its sign boards.
But judge Guy Baddeley said the small print on photos submitted in evidence was unreadable. It meant the company had failed to prove to him there was any charge for her mistake.