Philip Nam of White Collar Legal gives the facts on how much it costs to start a claim in the County Court (which in some cases is known as the Small Claims Court)
The Facts about Court Fees to start a Claim in the County Court
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Pre-Action Protocols and the Steps to Take Before Embarking on Court Action
Philip Nam of White Collar Legal gives a presentation on the Pre-Action Protocols and the steps to take before embarking on Court Action This covers the different pre-action protocols; the aim of the protocols; compliance with the protocols; and the typical steps in a...
Guide to the Small Claims Court and European Small Claims Procedure
Philip Nam of White Collar Legal gives a guide to the Small Claims Procedure and the European Small Claims Procedure including how to start claims, attendance at hearings and cost recovery.
Introduction to Civil Litigation
Philip Nam from White Collar Legal gives a brief introduction to civil litigation explaining what is civil law; what is civil litigation; the civil courts; the scope of civil litigation and what a claim needs to prove
Parental Indemnity Settlements – Legal or Not? – Not sure? Let us tell you.
Philip Nam is a legal consultant, advocate, costs draftsman and mediator dealing with civil and commercial litigation and disputes. He can be contacted on 0151 230 8931 or philip@whitecollarlegalandadmin.com I was recently instructed by a firm of solicitors to...
What does your costs draftsman do for you?
I’ve been around a bit now and have found that many of the costs firms and costs draftsmen I’ve come across simply just draft, negotiate and advise on costs – normally at the end of the case but occasionally (these days) on budgets too. For my clients though, this...
(The failure to do the) simple things can costs money Part 4 – Know the rules regarding child settlements
I was recently instructed to provide advice on the costs procedure which followed a ‘settlement’ for a child in a personal injury claim. This was a case that had proceeded via the Low Value Portal. The insurer upon settlement at Stage 2 sent the Claimant’s...
(The failure to do the) Simple Things can Cost Money Part 3 – Failing to fill in an estimate of time on an application notice
I was instructed to act for a Claimant in an application to set aside judgment in a counterclaim. The application notice was fully filled in apart from box 6, the question which asks, “How long do you think the hearing will last?” The notice of hearing made no mention...
(The failure to do the) Simple Things Can Cost Money Part 2 – Infant Approval Hearings – get your paperwork in order
Manchester County Court have a scheme whereby, settlement of infant personal injury claims can be approved by the Court even if the Claimant and Litigation Friend do not turn up to the hearing. The Court at Manchester issue orders with conditions for non-attendance:...
(The failure to do the) Simple Things Can Cost Money Part 1 – Failure to correct an accidental slip on an order
Rule 40.12 states that: “The court may at any time correct an accidental slip or omission in a judgment or order.” On the 18th December 2018, a possession claim was heard on the grounds of rent arrears (approximately 4 months arrears at the date of the...
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