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I have just returned from a court hearing where I was instructed to represent a landlord seeking possession of a residential property due to serious rent arrears. The possession order was granted, but it was a close call, highlighting the critical importance of...
Service of the Claim Form is one of the first steps that must be taken in any litigation. It is not only one of the first steps but to start a claim, it is in my view, the most important step as getting it wrong can result in a claim being deemed null and void. The...
The Directions Questionnaire After filing a defence, the court will send questionnaires to all parties to help determine the next steps for the claim. This form is labelled N180. The parties should think about whether the claim can be settled without a trial, where...
To file your claim, you'll need to fill out form N1. The information in the claim form should match the details provided in your letter of claim if you have sent one. This includes information about the parties involved, court details, a brief description of the...
The English court system encourages parties to attempt to resolve disputes through pre-claim correspondence. If you intend to take legal action against someone, you should first write to them outlining the legal basis for your claim. This should include relevant...
In the English court system, there are different tracks for various claim values, outlined in the civil procedure rule, also known as the court rules. The small claims track generally deals with claims up to a value of £10,000. They're principally addressed in Part 27...
We are continuing our series on Civil Procedure Rules, highlighting some of the little known but common rules and hopefully explaining them in plain English. We are now looking at the whole of Part 9 – Responding to Particulars of Claim – General, Rules 9.1 and 9.2....
Each case we handle is not just a legal matter but a narrative of resilience, determination, and expertise. Behind every success lies countless hours of research, collaboration, and advocacy. Whether it's securing a favourable verdict or negotiating a settlement, each...
Once a Defence has been filed at Court and served on the Claimant, the next step is a waiting game. Allocation and Directions The Court will consider the Claim Form and Defence (and Counterclaim if there is one) and decide what 'track' the case 'might' be allocated...
For residential landlords faced with a tenant who is not paying the rent, it may be considered appropriate to issue proceedings for possession of property and to obtain a CCJ for the outstanding arrears. Of course, before doing so, landlords are required to give the...
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