Pre-trial procedure Flashcards
1
Q
4 steps of a pre-trial procedure?
A
- Claim form
- Served on the defendant (4 options).
- Allocation questionnaire
- Trial.
2
Q
What is a claim form?
A
‘particulars of claim’
at the same time pay a court fee depending on how big the case is.
3
Q
What does served on the defendant mean?
A
-a court official delivers claim by hand… they then have 4 options
4
Q
What are the 4 options after the defendant is served?
A
-settle
-ignore
-defend- within 14 days
-counter-claim
5
Q
What does settle mean?
A
The defendant pays the full amount and the case is over.
6
Q
What happens when a claim is ignored?
A
After 14 days the claimant wins by default.
7
Q
What is the allocation questionnaire?
A
Decide which track the case will go through- judge then will pick out a suitable track.
8
Q
What happens after the allocation questionnaire?
A
The trial.
