This Practice Note deals with admissions prior to the issue of the claim form. For information on admissions after issue of the claim, see Practice Note: Admissions....
The Court’s background and name Section 41 of the Court Reforms (Scotland) Act 2014 (‘The Act’) gave to Scottish Ministers the power to provide, by order and with the...
You will need to use a Part 8 claim form—Form N208. Form N208 PDF Format Close The form should be filled in with the details of the claimant ie your client who is seeking...
Essential contents 1 Client's name, address, date of birth, etc 2 Dates of allegedly negligent treatment 3 Events giving rise to the claim: 3.1 an outline of what...
Essential contents 1 Provide requested records and invoice for copying: 1.1 explain if records are incomplete or extensive records are held and ask for further...
[ON YOUR FIRM’S LETTERHEAD] [Insert name and address of the claimant’s solicitors, including any reference number/name of the responsible lawyer if given in the letter of...
[ON YOUR FIRM’S LETTERHEAD] [Insert name and address of the claimant’s solicitors, including any reference number/name of the responsible lawyer if given in the letter of...
Produced in partnership with Marcus Weatherby of Pattinson and Brewer Dear [Insert] Re: [Name of Client] Thank you for agreeing to report on this case. Documentation...
This Practice Note looks at third party disclosure under CPR 31.17 and CPR 31.18 ie obtaining disclosure of documents from a non-party to the proceedings. Note: you...
This Practice Note looks at what confidential information is, who it belongs to and how to protect it. It considers disclosure obligations in relation to confidential...
Brexit: The UK's departure from the EU on exit day, ie Friday 31 January 2020, has implications for practitioners considering data protection and GDPR. For guidance, see:...
Introduction The application should be made using: —Form N244 generally —Form N244(CC) if the application is being made in the Commercial Court —Form N244(CCFL) if the...
Introduction The application should be made using: —Form N244 generally —Form N244(CC) if the application is being made in the Commercial Court —Form N244(CCFL) if the...
Introduction Application notice—Commercial Court (Form N244(CC)) (PDF) PDF Format The application in the Commercial Court is made using Form N244CC. Relevant precedents...
This Practice Note aims to provide an overview of the Pre-action Protocol for Low Value Personal Injury (Employers’ Liability and Public Liability) Claims from 31 July...
This Practice Note aims to provide an overview of the Pre-action Protocol for Low Value Personal Injury (Employers’ Liability and Public Liability) Claims from 31 July...
Pre-action protocol for low value personal injury (employers' liability and public liability) claims The protocol applies to all claims where: • either the case is an...
Pre-action protocol for low value personal injury claims in road traffic accidents The protocol applies to all road traffic accident (RTA) claims: • where the claim...
What follows is a summary of what to consider and what to expect when bringing a claim. Before deciding to issue proceedings There are several aspects which you need to...
What follows is a short summary of main steps you might take following a new claim having been made against you, including what to consider and what to expect. Immediate...
To Defendant Dear [insert organisation name] Letter of Claim [Claimant’s name] v [Defendant’s name] We have been instructed to act on behalf of [Claimant’s name]in...
[ON THE HEADED NOTEPAPER OF THE CLAIMANT’S SOLICITORS] FAO [RELEVANT NAME] [NAME OF DEFENDANT OR DEFENDANT’S SOLICITOR IF KNOWN] [ADDRESS LINE 1] [ADDRESS LINE 2]...
[ON THE HEADED NOTEPAPER OF CLAIMANT’S SOLICITORS] FAO [RELEVANT NAME] [NAME OF DEFENDANT OR DEFENDANT’S SOLICITOR IF KNOWN] [ADDRESS LINE 1] [ADDRESS LINE 2] [POSTCODE]...
Produced in partnership with Lynne Counsell of 9 Stone Buildings [ON THE HEADED NOTEPAPER OF CLAIMANT’S SOLICITORS] FAO [RELEVANT NAME] [NAME OF PROPOSED DEFENDANT’S...
Produced in partnership with Thomas Evans of Henderson Chambers [ON THE HEADED NOTEPAPER OF CLAIMANT’S SOLICITORS] FAO [RELEVANT NAME] [NAME OF DEFENDANT OR DEFENDANT’S...
[On the headed notepaper of the creditor’s solicitors] FAO [Insert name of the debtor’s solicitors] [Address line 1] [Address line 2] [Postcode] [Date] Dear [insert name]...