General Rules in Relation to Statements of Case

Question 1

What is the purpose of a statement of case?

Answer 1

A statement of case sets out the factual basis of the claim and the defendant’s position on the facts.

Question 2

Why do statements of case matter?

Answer 2

Statements of case must be in the correct format to avoid formal amendments and cost consequences.

Question 3

What must be included in a case heading?

Answer 3

A case heading must include the court, claim number, full names of each party, and their status in proceedings.

Question 4

What are the rules applicable to all statements of case?

Answer 4

A statement of case must contain numbered paragraphs, page numbers, figures for all numbers and dates, document references in the margin, and the name of the drafter.

Question 5

What must a statement of case contain?

Answer 5

A statement of case must include numbered paragraphs, page numbers, references to all documents filed, and a statement of truth.

Question 6

What is a statement of truth?

Answer 6

A statement of truth confirms the belief that the facts are true, with a declaration of understanding of contempt of court.

Question 7

What should a statement of truth include if the solicitor is signing?

Answer 7

The solicitor should state that the defendant believes the facts are true and that they are authorized to act on their behalf, and then acknowledge understanding of contempt of court.

Question 8

What should a statement of case include regarding page numbers?

Answer 8

A statement of case must include page numbers for each page.

Question 9

What should a statement of case include about numbers and dates?

Answer 9

All numbers and dates in a statement of case must be in figures, for example, ‘Property was purchased for £23,000 on 29 March 1965.’