In many disputes the expert evidence is central to determining the dispute. If there are issues of a non-legal technical nature the judge will need the guidance of an expert witness. However, the use of expert witnesses in the small claims court is unsual. If you wish to use expert […]
What is Expert Evidence?
This evidence from someone with particular expertise which you may need to rely to prove your case. This could be evidence from a doctor or a building surveyor for example.
What Evidence will I need?
Apart from professional advice on the legal issues in your case, this is arguable one of the most important areas to determine the success or failure of your case. Depending on the amounts at stake (emotionally and financially), this is an area you should seriously consider getting some independent advice, either professional […]
What can I claim for in the Small Claims Court?
The short answer is anything assuming it falls into the small claims criteria (in terms of value and complexity – see ‘What are small claims?’ and ‘Allocation outside the small claims court‘) and is not specifically excluded e.g. claims for harassment or unlawful eviction, in both cases relating to residential […]
How long does a Small Claim take?
It is a difficult question to answer accurately given the number of variables to any one case e.g. how the other side respond or how the court responds or how busy the court diary is. If you case is not defended, you can apply for judgment in default (See our […]
What is a District Judge?
This is the level of Judge who hears and rules on cases in the County Court. Small Claims would be dealt with by District Judges For more details on the hierarchy of the judiciary please go to https://www.judiciary.uk/about-the-judiciary/who-are-the-judiciary/
Who will decide my case?
It is almost certain that your case will be heard by a District Judge in the County Court.
What is the Small Claims Court?
Strictly speaking there is not such court. This is a phrase which people to use to describe claims which would be allocated by a District Judge in the County Court to the Small Claims Track. Broadly speaking any claims which are valued at less than £10,000 would be allocated to the […]
What is a Small Claim?
Small claims are one of three different tracks that a court can allocate a case to. The other two tracks are called the Fast track and the Multi-track. You may have heard the phrase small claims court. This is the small claims track. Broadly speaking any claims which are valued […]
