Small Claims Procedure In The County Court

Claims assigned to the small claims track of the county court are up to £10,000 in value. This book provides clear guidance about all the relevant procedures and rules, some of which are unique to the track. They include the rules which limit costs recovery, procedures on appeals and the small claims mediation service provided through the Court. It meets all the needs of the professional user, including case citations and statutory references, but is written and presented with the non- lawyer in mind: it has a wealth of practical advice, plus simple summaries, flow charts, check lists and tables to enable litigants in person to understand the court process. It includes a glossary which explains over 100 legal words, terms and phrases. The book was first published over 20 years ago, and this is the 7th edition. It has been fully updated with an entire chapter devoted to the Road Traffic Act Small Claims Protocol and associated rule changes, under which many personal injury cases worth up to £5,000 in value will be allocated to the small claims track. This popular title will prove invaluable for busy practitioners and litigants in person alike, equipping them with the latest knowledge and enabling them to make the most of the procedures that are available.

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

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A revised and fully updated edition of this successful guide to making a successful small claim in a county court without recourse to solicitors or other advisors. Of particular importance are the major changes in the county court procedure following the merging of the county court and High Court rules in 1999 which has resulted in a number of procedural changes.

The small claims procedure of the County Court is usually used in defended claimsthat do not exceed 10,000. This book explains the basic court procedure involved in making a small claim, as well as the various methods of alternative disputeresolution ("ADR").

In the UK, there is very little of authority published for professionals on practice and procedure in small claims matters, at a time when the size of limits means that more and more actions will be handled by these relatively informal procedures. New rules and policies on mediation in the UK necessitate this fourth edition. Small Claims Procedure is practical and authoritative and contains the following: financial limits cases excluded choice of county court commencing proceedings defending proceedings the pre-arbitration hearing preparations for the hearing lay representatives the hearing: practice, evidence, and presentation issues mediation challenging the result precedents enforcement fees and terms.

This new edition of Making a Small Claim in the County Court substantially revises and updates the previous edition to 2021 in the light of ongoing changes to the small claims county court procedure. The effects of COVID-19 on the courts system is also discussed. 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.

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