Laura Heeley

IntroductionThis Practice Note sets out the disclosure requirements for claims allocated to the fast track, including the rules and guidance applicable where the claim form was issued on or after 1 October 2023 (excluding personal injury and clinical negligence cases where different timing rules apply). For general guidance on disclosure, see: Disclosure—overview.Note: This Practice Note does not intend to cover the claims that are subject to the Disclosure Scheme in the Business and Property Courts. For more guidance on the disclosure scheme, see: Disclosure Scheme (Business & Property Courts)—overview.For general guidance on the disclosure process in relation to the other tracks, see Practice Notes:•Disclosure in the small claims track•Disclosure in intermediate track cases•Disclosure in multi-track casesThe scope of a fast track claimThe fast track was designed to provide a streamlined procedure for managing and bringing lower value claims above the small claims limit, to trial in the county court. The aim is to keep

IntroductionThis Practice Note sets out the disclosure requirements for claims allocated to the intermediate track, including the rules and guidance applicable where the claim form was issued on or after 1 October 2023.Note: This Practice Note does not intend to cover the claims that are subject to the Disclosure Scheme in the Business and Property Courts. For general guidance on the Disclosure Scheme, see: Disclosure Scheme (Business & Property Courts)—overview.For general guidance on the disclosure process in relation to the other tracks, see Practice Notes:•Disclosure in the small claims track•Disclosure in fast track cases•Disclosure in multi-track casesThe scope of a claim in the intermediate trackThe intermediate track claim was introduced from 1 October 2023 for cases that are more complex than those suitable for the fast track, but not as complex as those requiring multi-track case management.These claims range between £25,000 and £100,000 and are not overly complex and can be resolved within

IntroductionThis Practice Note sets out the disclosure requirements for claims allocated to the multi-track. It also provides guidance on the interpretation and application of the relevant provisions of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and should be read in conjunction with: Disclosure under CPR 31—pre-action considerations—checklist and Disclosure considerations under CPR 31 after proceedings have started—checklist.For general guidance on disclosure, see: Disclosure—overview.Note: This Practice Note does not intend to cover the claims that are subject to the Disclosure Scheme in the Business and Property Courts. For general guidance on the Disclosure Scheme, see: Disclosure Scheme (Business & Property Courts)—overview.For general guidance on the disclosure process in relation to the other tracks, see Practice Notes:•Disclosure in the small claims track•Disclosure in fast track cases•Disclosure in intermediate track casesThe scope of a claim in the multi-trackThe multi-track is designed for more complex cases, involving intricate legal or factual issues that require extensive case management. The court provides

This Practice Note sets out the disclosure requirements for all claims that are allocated to the small claims track. For general guidance on disclosure, see: Disclosure—overview.Note: this Practice Note does not intend to cover the claims that are subject to the Disclosure Scheme in the Business and Property Courts. For further guidance on the Disclosure Scheme, see: Disclosure Scheme (Business & Property Courts)—overview.For general guidance on the disclosure process in relation to the other tracks, see Practice Notes:•Disclosure in fast track cases•Disclosure in intermediate track cases•Disclosure in multi-track casesThe scope of a claim in the small claims trackClaims on the small claims track are known as ‘small claims’. The small claims track is specific for claims for under £10,000.For more guidance on cases allocated to and proceeding on the small claims track, see Practice Note: Small claims track—case management.Disclosure in the small claims trackClaims under the small claims track are governed

This Practice Note provides an introduction to disclosure under the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), setting out the main CPR provisions governing the disclosure process under CPR 31. It considers the meaning under the CPR of a document and provides practical tips on conducting a disclosure exercise.Note: this Practice Note does not intend to cover the claims that are subject to the Disclosure Scheme in the Business and Property Courts. For further guidance on the Disclosure Scheme, see: Disclosure Scheme (Business & Property Courts)—overview. For guidance on which disclosure rules apply to your claim, see: Which disclosure rules apply to my claim—flowchart?This Practice Note should be read in conjunction with:•Disclosure—overview•Inspection—overview, and•Privilege and without prejudice communications—overviewAt a pre-action stage, you also need to be aware that some of the pre-action protocols set out requirements for disclosure before proceedings have started. For further guidance, see: Pre-action disclosure and Norwich Pharmacal—overview.CPR provisions governing the disclosure processThe CPR and case