Costs

What solicitors charge for the legal work they do (also known as ‘legal costs’). May also include court fees and other expenses.

Part 20 Defendant

A party who is not originally part of the proceedings e.g. because the Claimant or Defendant has added them to the proceedings; alternatively, this could be the Claimant e.g. where the Defendant has made a counterclaim against the Claimant

Part 20 Claimant

Where a Claimant or Defendant brings a claim against another party other than the Defendant but in the same proceedings; alternatively, where a Defendant brings a counterclaim. The Defendant will be a Part 20 Claimant and the Claimant will be a Part 20 Defendant.

Directions Questionnaire

A questionnaire that helps the court decide how to deal with your case and which track to allocate (assign or transfer) your case to. This used to be known as an Allocation Questionnaire. See our guide on Directions Questionnaires

What happens in Court?

It is natural to be nervous or apprehensive about going to court. For most people this will be the first time and there will be the fear of the unknown. Hopefully this article will help to elevate these feelings. It is unlikely to get rid of them completely. If you […]

How much does it cost?

Apart from your time, you need to budget for the following court fees which apply to small claims. If you need legal advice or representation at court, there will be additional fees to pay. Issue Fee (the fee you pay the court to start the claim): Claim Amount Paper form […]