Compulsory Small Claims Mediation

Compulsory Small Claims Mediation

The court system has introduced compulsory small claims mediation. All defended claims for money, of a value less than £10,000, and commenced on or after 22 May 2024, issued using traditional paper claims or using Money Claim Online, will be referred to small claims...
The County Court Money Claims Centre Is No More!!!

The County Court Money Claims Centre Is No More!!!

From 14th August 2023 onwards, the County Court Money Claims Centre and County Court Business Centre, no longer exist. These two centres have now been replaced by the Civil National Business Centre. The changes to the Civil Procedure Rules come into effect on 14th...
How To Start A Small Claim – Back To Basics

How To Start A Small Claim – Back To Basics

If you are thinking about out how to start a small claim, you need to grasp the basics early on to avoid mistakes. Small claims, typically those for disputes up to £10,000 in England and Wales, may initially seem daunting. Armed with the right knowledge, you can...
HMCTS Review Of The Small Claims Mediation Service

HMCTS Review Of The Small Claims Mediation Service

The small claims mediation service has been running since 2007. HMCTS introduced a test whereby it changed how parties in small claims, indicate whether they want to engage in the small claims mediation process or not. It did it for claims issued using the Online...