Action
Claim going through the court.
Civil Litigation
Additional information
In the employment context this usually refers to further details of the claim or response provided at the request of the opposing party.
Adjournment
A hearing is “adjourned” if it has begun and is put off to another day or later the same day.
Admissible evidence
Evidence to the employment tribunal (ET) may be in documents or oral (spoken). Some forms of evidence will not be allowed by the ET and are termed inadmissible. Most forms of evidence are admissible although some may not be given much weight, such as written unsworn statements from absent witnesses or incomplete or unclear tape […]
Advocate
Lawyer (either solicitor or barrister) who presents the case in court. A “Solicitor Advocate” is a solicitor who has passed the qualifying examinations for higher advocacy rights of audience.
Affidavit
A formal sworn statement for use in legal proceedings that has been sworn in front of a lawyer. The witnessing lawyer will usually charge a fee of £5 for the main document and £2 for each appended exhibit.
Affirm
A solemn undertaking that the evidence a witness is giving is true.
Allocation questionnaire
A form completed by both parties after a defence has been filed to determine the correct track and court.
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
Alternatives to court action for resolving civil disputes. These include mediation and arbitration. Parties are encouraged under the civil procedure rules (CPR) to resolve their disputes and save valuable court time and resources wherever possible.
Appeal
Asking a higher court to reverse or vary a judge’s decision. Appeals generally have to be made very soon after the judgment being appealed. You should seek legal advice as early as possible. Failure to act promptly may lose you the right to appeal.