A Straightforward Guide To Small Claims In The County Court

A Straightforward Guide to Small Claims in the County Court A practical guide for the general reader which explains in clear and precise language how to go about using the courts to make a small claim.

This new edition of Small Claims and the County Court, substantially revises and updates the previous edition to 2023 in the light of recent changes to the small claim's county court procedure. The book is clear and concise and is aimed at the layman, acting without a solicitor. It is also intended for anyone who wishes to learn more about the civil court procedure. Included are the forms needed to commence a claim. The following areas are covered: An outline and explanation of court procedure, Reaching agreement before court, How to prepare for a case, How to defend a case, How to enforce a court judgment, Costs and fees

A substantially revised and updated edition of this guide which results from numerous major changes to countrty court procedure following the merging of the county court and high court rules. A clear and concise handbook, it is suitable for both the professional, the student and the layperson and ideal for anyone wishing to obtain important practical advice about this relatively complex aspect of the legal system.

GUIDE TO SMALL CLAIMS IN THE COUNTY COURT An accessible guide to making small claims, this book covers basic county court procedure, the basic rules of evidence, an explanation of the standard forms used, and an outline and explanation of county court arbitrations. Includes key points at the end of each chapter and a glossary of terms.

This new edition of Small Claims and the County Court, substantially revises and updates the previous edition to 2012 in the light of recent changes to the small claims county court procedure. The book is clear and concise and is aimed at the layman, acting without a solicitor. It is also intended for anyone who wishes to learn more about the civil court procedure. Included are the forms needed to commence a claim. Covering: how to prepare for a case; how to defend a case; how to enforce a court judgment; reaching agreement before court; and costs and fees.

How to represent yourself in court and win.

Legal professionals rarely receive any formal training or guidance on how to run a small claims case in the county court, while litigants in person often have to conduct such cases without legal representation. A lack of understanding of the rules frequently leads to confusion and mistakes, which in turn adds to expense and causes delay. The sixth edition of this well-established book includes everything which a professional advisor or one off court user needs to be confident and successful with pursuing or defending a claim allocated to the small claims track in the county court. Small Claims in the County Court has been updated to take into account a large number of changes in procedure and rules over the last two years, including the increase in jurisdiction to GBP10,000, the introduction of the single county court and new rules and terminology concerning enforcement. The authors demystify a process which can be overwhelming to court users. The book includes summaries of key rules and procedures and more detailed text follows. There are checklists to guide users through key stages of a court case and answers to frequently asked questions. The glossary is an invaluable tool for any court user who is unfamiliar with legal jargon. The authors have added all necessary case and rule citations and there is a full index. Key court rules plus up to date court fees are reproduced at the back of the book. Written by authors with experience as a solicitor and a barrister but also with over 20 years combined experience as judges, this popular title will prove invaluable for busy practitioners and litigants in person alike, equipping them with the latest know-how on avoiding errors and making the most of the procedures that are available.