Witnesses & Evidence...
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An Example of a Witness Statement
The strict rules on preparing witness statements do not apply to small claims hearings. A judge will not expect a litigant in person to produce perfectly set out legal...
Final Hearing: Giving Evidence
Although a small claims hearing is less formal than other types of civil hearings, there are certain things you can do to portray yourself as calm, in control and...
How Witness Statements are Used
There is no general requirement for a party in a small claims trial to use a witness statement. However, in some small claims cases the court may give directions that...
Using Expert Evidence in the Small Claims Court
If an individual gives evidence at court they can usual only state things which they know, or believe, to be true. They are not permitted to give...
What are the Rules on Court Evidence?
The strict rules of evidence do not apply to hearings in the small claims court. The intention is that litigants in person will find the small claims...
