pre trial civil procedure

Question 1

before embarking on formal court procedure , what must be done?

Answer 1

try to resolve, via ADR, usually negotiation

Question 2

what happened in a personal injury case before starting the court case

Answer 2

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

Question 3

what is the form called that the claimant fills out?

Answer 3

N1

Question 4

what does the N1 form contain?

Answer 4

claimants and defendants name and address
details of the claim
value of the claim

Question 5

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

Answer 5

28 days

14 days ,N9

Question 6

if defended , what do the parties have to fill in?

what happens next?

Answer 6

an allocation questionnaire

the judge will then allocate a track to use and the court case will be prepared for a later date