During the preparation of a case, the claimant is often ordered to prepare a schedule breaking down the value of the claim to show what is being claimed. Drafting schedules of loss, which are also known as schedules of remedies and loss, well requires legal knowledge of the sorts of compensation available. There is a […]
An order allowing premises to be searched for specific types of evidence.
Payment into court of a sum of money by the claimant that provides the defendant with security if the claimant loses.
Delivering or sending documents to the other party.
Cancel so that to all intents and purposes it was never made.
A written outline summary of the key arguments to be used in court supported by references to statutes and case law. Advocates are expected to provide these for any appeals. They can also be used to assist courts as a form of written submission and for highlighting the central arguments.
Procedure for dealing with a low value claims.
Disclosure of specified documents.
Costs assessed on the basis that the benefit of any doubt about what is fair should be given to the paying party.
Disclosing documents that are relevant to the case and not privileged. The documents required to be disclosed under standard disclosure are defined in CPR 31.6. Essentially these are all documents which either help or harm a party’s case or help or harm another party’s case. Any party to litigation has an obligation to disclose those […]