disadvantages of using civil courts to resolve disputes

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costs

due to the formality and complexity parties eeek legal advice

costs may exceed the amount claimed

may have to pay the other sides costs

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limited legal aid

legal funding is very limited in civil cases and for small claims the case is heard

priority is given to bigger trials and as a result there are greater delays in small claims

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delays

preliminary stages are lengthy and there is usually a wait of a year before the case is heard

priority is given to bigger trials and as a result there are greater delays in small claims

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complicated process

pre action protocol and procedure rules are complex and especially for an unrepresented party

ther eis evidence that case management adds extra time and cost but of little real value