Preparing

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 themselves that they have already done everything they ...

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 to represent themselves. Small ...

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 obvious: hearings in the small claims court are ...

Cases in the small claims court often follow a similar path. The small claims procedure explains to parties conducting their own cases what they have to do and when to do it. The procedure ...

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 claims track it is governed by the special rules ...

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 trying to talk to the other ...