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17 May 2024
The stages of a small debt claim
Explore the step-by-step process of pursuing a small debt claim in English Courts, from pre-action conduct to judgment enforcement.
17 May 2024
Withdrawing a small debt claim: Process and considerations
Explore the procedures, consequences, and strategic considerations for withdrawing a small debt claim in the English legal system, including the impact of counterclaims and potential costs.
27 March 2024
Small debt claim trials: What to expect
Explore the process of a small debt claim trial in English Courts, including arrival procedures, case presentations, judge interactions, and judgment delivery.
22 March 2024
Why mediation is encouraged in small claims
Explore the benefits of mediation in small claims cases within the English court system, including cost-effectiveness, time efficiency, confidentiality, and relationship preservation.
22 March 2024
The pre-action protocol for debt claims
Learn about the Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims in English Courts, its objectives, and how it encourages early communication and resolution between creditors and debtors.
22 March 2024
I am owed money but the debt is quite old. Is this a problem?
Explore how the age of a debt affects its recoverability under English law, including limitation periods, exceptions, and practical implications for claimants pursuing old debts.
22 March 2024
Handling unresponsive defendants in small claims
Learn how to proceed when a defendant ignores a small claims Court claim in the English legal system, including obtaining a default judgment and enforcement options.
17 March 2024
Preparing claim forms for small claims
Learn about the crucial elements of Claim Forms and Particulars of Claim in small debt claims in English Courts, including key considerations for effective drafting.
17 March 2024
Recovering fees in a small claim
Understand the rules governing fee recovery in small claims in the English court system, including court fees, legal fees, and the advantages of using Garfield for cost recovery.
17 March 2024
What is a small debt claim?
Explore the definition of small claims in the English court system, including exceptions to the small claims track and practical examples of how claims may be categorized.