Running A Small Claims Track Case

Course level

Introductory

Delegates

This course will be of benefit to trainee solicitors, junior legal executives, litigation clerks and legal secretaries.

Overview

The emphasis of this course is to enable practitioners to run Small Claims Track cases as cost effectively as possible. The limit on Small Claims cases will ensure many claims are handled in this Track and the economic use of litigators is as equally important as its legal considerations. From this course, delegates will understand the importance of the proportionate use of time and resources.

Topics covered on this course will include

  • What is a Small Claims Track case?
  • Brief service and drafting advice
  • Investigating the claim; defences and allocation and Pre-Action Considerations and Protocols
  • Summary Judgment; Part 27 of CPR inc court fees and directions, disclosure and evidence
  • Tactics and how to obtain costs
  • Hearings on paper and with attendance
  • Commencing proceedings and maintaining cost effectiveness throughout
  • Points of law and appeals

Course Dates

Location Dates Time Availability
London 24 Sep 2010 9:30 AM - 12:45 PM  Spaces
Manchester 02 Nov 2010 9:30 AM - 12:45 PM  Spaces
London 20 Sep 2011 9:30 AM - 12:45 PM  Spaces
Manchester 09 Nov 2011 9:30 AM - 12:45 PM  Spaces

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