In Court...
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Court Conduct and Behaviour
There are going to be one hundred and one things running trough your head as soon as you receive your court date, all clamouring for attention and a space on the...
How is a Small Claims Trial Conducted?
Most people probably have a good idea in their head of what a trial will be like. We have all seen films and television programmes which show us what...
How to Cross Examine the Other Side
Cross examination is a skill that is taught in law schools across the world, but in reality there are very few lawyers who are true tacticians in this art form....
How to Use Case Law and Legal Precedent
The majority of the cases that are heard in the small claims court are relatively straightforward. At least one of the parties is likely to be...
Special Directions in the Small Claims Court
The small claims procedure sets out the directions that may be given in small claims cases. Directions help the parties prepare for the final...
Standard Directions in the Small Claims Court
Before any small claims case comes to trial the court will give directions so that the parties know what they have to do to get ready for the...
What Happens in Court
Coming to court for a hearing can be a nerve-wracking experience. The most straightforward and non-contentious legal cases can reduce grown men to quivering children....
What if Your Small Claims Case is Adjourned?
When a small claims case is adjourned it means that it cannot be dealt with satisfactorily as scheduled. Judges have wide-ranging case management...
