Procedural Table - Overview of Small Claims Procedure

AuthorPatricia Pearl/Tim Parker
Pages33-34

Procedural Table – Overview of Small Claims Procedure

Stage of action Step to be taken Notes

Before the start of the action

Claimant writes a letter before action and parties exchange information before starting the court action

The parties should follow the relevant Pre-Action Protocol (see paragraph 1.4)

Both parties try to negotiate a settlement

At the start of the court action

Claimant completes Form N1 and sends it by post or online to the CCMCC with the court fee

See the checklist at paragraph 2.3

When the court receives the claimant’s papers

Court staff give the case a claim number (proceedings are issued)

The...

To continue reading

Request your trial

VLEX uses login cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience. If you click on 'Accept' or continue browsing this site we consider that you accept our cookie policy. ACCEPT