Small Claims Rules – A Very Important Update

by | Feb 23, 2018

Small claims rules are very important to follow. The difficulty for people going to court, is that the rules can be overwhelming and it is difficult for those unfamiliar to know where to start. The main problem is that the rules for high value claims, also apply to...

Can’t Attend A Court Hearing Date?

by | Nov 9, 2017

In small claims matters, after the directions questionnaires have been filed at court, it will set a court hearing date for the trial to take place. It should take into account any dates you specified to avoid in the directions questionnaire. The court hearing date...

Small Claims Trial Bundles

by | Sep 21, 2017

Small claims trial bundles and the guidance the courts give to people preparing for small claims court hearings can be limited. In particular, it can be unclear as to what to provide the court and when, and also whether it needs to be sent to the other party. Our...

The Pre-Action Protocol For Debt Claims

by | Sep 18, 2017

The pre-action protocol for debt claims comes into effect on 1 October 2017. The courts will expect the parties to have complied with it and failure to do so may result in sanctions or delay.   When Does the Pre-Action Protocol For Debt Claims Apply? The protocol...

Video Link Evidence In Court

by | Sep 15, 2017

Video link evidence in court is likely to become more common, even in civil claims. The facilities of the different courts in the country vary widely. Some old court buildings are crumbling and indeed a great number have been closed in the past few years. Some of the...