A question that indicates the required answer. Contrast, “You came out of your office and shouted at Mrs Green” (a leading question) with “What did you do when you came out of your office?” (a non-leading question). Leading questions are the mainstay of advocates conducting cross-examination. “Leading” a witness using leading questions is not permitted […]
A letter that puts the defendant on notice that the claimant intends to take court action. The terms “letter before action” and a “letter before claim” mean the same thing.
Legal responsibility.
The time period within which a claim must be brought. Not bringing a claim in time can be fatal. Please ask our advice about the correct limitation period.
Lists of all the documents in the possession or control of the party (whether or not they are privileged).
A party who is not legally represented.
Person bringing or defending the claim.
Someone bringing a claim either on behalf of a child or an adult who lacks the mental capacity to understand the proceedings.
Delivering documents to the court.