CIVIL Pretrial procedure

Is it prefered for claims to be settled in or out of court?

outside of court

What is Pre trial protocol?

A list of actions that must take place before a trial can start

what is a letter before action?

a letter to the other party explaining the claim and evidence of said claim

who is liable for costs if this does not occur?

the party that failed to complete the pre-trial procedure

What is the name of the online claim form?

money claim online

What value must a case be under to fill out an online claim?

100,000

What is the maximum amount of defendants can a case be against to fill out an online form?

2

What is the name of the paper form and the letter-number?

Claim form, N1

What details must be filled into the form?

brief details of the claim and it's value

sum of money involved

pay court fees

What form must the defendant fill out after being served (and letter-number)?

an acknowledgement of service form or N9

What are the 3 options the defence has after being served?

admit the claim

defend the claim

possible counterclaim

What does it mean for the defence to admit the claim?

they pay the full amount and end the case

What does it mean for the defence to defend the claim?`

they dispute some or all of the claims against them

Hwo long does the Defendant have to complete an acknowledgement of Service form?

14 days

What is the name of the questionaire the parties have to fill out to decide which track the case follows?

Allocation questionairre

What is the name of the hearings that take place before the tiral?

Case management hearings

What is the purpose of case management hearings?

so the judge can check the progress of the case, evidence and keep to time limits

What happens if the defence ignores the claim?

the claimant seeks judgement in default