Are you thinking of bringing a County Court Claim in the Small Claims Track? Are you being sued by someone in the Small Claims Track? Need cost-effective support and advice, including on the procedures and costs? Contact Temple Legal Services today for an informal conversation and to hear more about the services we offer and how we can support you at this time.
In England and Wales, any civil action is allocated to one of three 'tracks', depending on the complexity and value of the claim. The small claims track deal with less complex, lower value claims (generally speaking under £10,000).
The small claims track deals with civil claims, such as breach of contract or debt actions, under £10,000. There are other rules for personal injury and housing disrepair claims. More complex, higher value claims will be allocated to the 'fast track' or the 'multi track'.
The small clams track is an allocation of a civil litigation like any other and subject to certain rules on civil court procedure. This includes the right to give evidence, call experts (with the court's permission) and cross-examine or be cross-examined.
As a general rule, and unlike litigation in other tracks, in the small claims track, the winning party cannot recover costs from the losing party, save for certain fixed and other modest costs. Often this makes instructing expensive lawyers pointless.
As your legal consultants, we can offer practical support to assist you litigate your matter, including drafting pleadings (legal documents which set-out your case), witness statements and managing correspondence.
Yes, there is provision within the civil procedure rules for you to appoint Temple Legal Services to speak on your behalf in court, and if the court permits, to examine and cross-examine witnesses.
In order to be cost-effective, we aim to keep costs low and competitive. We assess your situation and offer a fixed-fee for the management of your claim, so that you know from the outset what your costs exposure is.
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