The Judgment will be posted shortly but and an analysis of the implications will follow.However, what was quite clear is that a 'technical argument devoid of merit' caused such consternation that all the forces of the establishment rallied against the little guy taking on the system.
What must be borne in mind is that Sunderland City Council cancelled over 100 PCNs before allowing a case to go to adjudication.
Then, for the hearing before an informal tribunal they brought in the country's leading QC at great public expense for a handful of PCNs.
When the case finally got to the High Court not only did Sunderland instruct junior and Leading Counsel but there were legal teams for the Traffic Penalty Tribunal AND from the Treasury Solicitors representing the Secretary of State for Transport ... all for a case devoid of merit.
The Judge however, refused costs for Sunderland bringing in Leading Counsel.
It is now understood that The Motorists Legal Challenge Fund www.motoristslegalchallenge.co.uk is to put out a call for funds to assist with an appeal and pledges of support are starting to flood in.
Thanks to all who have supported the David v Goliath battle to expose the lawlessness that passes for parking enforcment on the streets of Britain today.
A battle lost, the war still to be won.
