Preparing...
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Contacting the Other Party Before a Court Case
Starting a court case is a serious step which should only be taken as a last resort. Anyone considering starting a claim should first satisfy...
Debtor in the EU?
If someone owes you money in the European Union, or you need to make a small non-money claim against a person who lives in the EU, there is now a quicker and easier...
Draft Your Letter Before Action
Litigation is intended to be a last resort, so before you lodge proceedings against someone you should always have given them notice that you intend to litigate....
How to Defend a Claim or Counterclaim
If you are being sued in the small claims court you should remember that it is for the claimant to prove their case, not for you to disprove it....
How to Prepare a Witness Statement
There is no legal requirement for a party in a small claims case to prepare a witness statement. The strict rules of evidence do not apply and it is common for parties...
How to Succeed in the Small Claims Court
A lot of people are surprised when they find out that the parties to a small claims hearing (and indeed in all civil matters) exchange all their...
Is Litigation the Answer?
Litigation is always meant to be the last resort, and the court will not look favourably on you if lodge proceedings against someone as a means of ‘flexing your...
Is My Claim Suitable for the Small Claims Court?
Whether or not a claim is suitable for the small claims court may be an important factor when deciding to issue court proceedings. The benefits are...
Pre-Hearing Timetable in the Small Claims Court
Cases in the small claims court often follow a similar path. The small claims procedure explains to parties conducting their own cases what they...
Preparing Evidence for a Small Claims Trial
The strict rules of evidence which apply to most court proceedings do not apply to small claims cases. Once a claim has been allocated to the small...
What to do Before Going to Court
There are a number of factors to consider before going to court. Starting a claim should always be a last resort.
Talk to the Other Side
It is always worth...
