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Legal scales and documents representing the balance between debt and damages claims

Wednesday 9 October 2024

What is a debt and how does it differ from a claim for damages?

Explore the legal distinctions between debts and damages in English law, including their definitions, characteristics, and implications for court proceedings.

Debt Claims
Damages Claims
Legal documents and scales of justice representing different tracks in English Courts

Saturday 28 September 2024

The different tracks in English Courts

Explore the four main tracks in the English court system for civil claims: small claims, fast track, intermediate track, and multi-track. Learn about their purposes, value limits, and procedural differences.

Small claims track
Fast track
Handshake over legal documents representing settlement in debt claims

Tuesday 23 July 2024

When to make a settlement offer

Explore the strategic timing and advantages of making settlement offers in small debt claims before English Courts, including considerations for the small claims track and tips for effective offer-making.

Settlement Offers
Small Debt Claims
Legal documents and calculator representing costs in small claims cases

Thursday 18 July 2024

Understanding costs in small claims: A guide for claimants

Learn about the cost implications for claimants in small claims cases within the English court system, including general rules, recoverable costs, and exceptions to standard practices.

Small claims
Legal costs
Calculator and coins representing interest charges on debts

Monday 15 July 2024

Charging interest on debts: What you need to know

Explore the rules and considerations for charging interest on debts under English law, including contractual agreements, statutory provisions, and practical implications for creditors.

Debt recovery
Interest charges
Empty courtroom representing a claimant's absence from a small claims trial

Sunday 23 June 2024

What to do if you can’t attend the trial of your small debt claim

Explore the available courses of action for claimants who cannot attend their small debt claim trials in English Courts, including rescheduling, proceeding in absence, and settlement negotiations.

Small claims
Court hearings
Legal documents and pen representing the admission form process in small claims

Monday 17 June 2024

Navigating admission forms in small claims: Next steps for claimants

Learn about full and partial admissions in the English Court system, their implications for small claims, and how claimants should respond to Form N9A submissions.

Small claims
Admission forms
Legal documents and gavel representing small debt claims in court

Thursday 23 May 2024

What you should think about before bringing a small debt claim

Learn the key factors to evaluate before initiating a small debt claim in England, including debtor location, financial status, evidence strength, and potential defenses.

Debt Recovery
English Law
Calculator and legal documents representing small debt recovery process

Friday 17 May 2024

How to recover debts under £10,000

Learn the step-by-step process of recovering debts under £10,000 through the English Courts' small claims track, from sending a letter before action to obtaining and enforcing a court judgment.

Debt recovery
Small claims
Legal documents and gavel representing enforcement of small debt claim judgments

Friday 17 May 2024

If I win my small debt claim, will I get paid?

Learn about the various methods available for enforcing small debt claim judgments in English courts, including warrants of control, attachment of earnings orders, and charging orders.

Small claims
Debt recovery
Person preparing documents for a small debt claim trial

Friday 17 May 2024

Preparing for your small debt claim trial: A step-by-step guide

Learn how to effectively prepare for a small debt claim trial in English Court, covering logistical planning, document organization, and remote hearing preparations.

Small claims
Court trials
Organized desk with documents and computer, representing the stages of a small debt claim

Friday 17 May 2024

The stages of a small debt claim

Explore the step-by-step process of pursuing a small debt claim in English Courts, from pre-action conduct to judgment enforcement.

Small claims
Debt recovery