pre trial civil procedure Flashcards
before embarking on formal court procedure , what must be done?
try to resolve, via ADR, usually negotiation
what happened in a personal injury case before starting the court case
they must send a letter setting out the claims,details and any other matters, \
the D has 3 months to respond and admit/deny liability and give reasons
if unsuccessful, the claimant will start the court process and decide the court of 1st instance
what is the form called that the claimant fills out?
N1
what does the N1 form contain?
claimants and defendants name and address
details of the claim
value of the claim
how many days does the D have to admit the claim of the N1
how many days do they have to file a defence and send acknowledge meant < what is this form called
28 days
14 days ,N9
if defended , what do the parties have to fill in?
what happens next?
an allocation questionnaire
the judge will then allocate a track to use and the court case will be prepared for a later date