Small Claims Procedure Flashcards
What is the aim of the small claims procedure?
It aims to provide an inexpensive, fast and easy way for consumers to resolve disputes with retailers or service providers without the need to employ a solicitor
What are the advantages of the small claims procedure?
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Inexpensive
Fast
Easy way to resolve the dispute
No need to employ a solicitor
What is the small claims procedure used for?
To resolve disputes between consumers and retailers or service providers
What is the small claims court part of?
It is part of the District Court Office
What is the max claim that can be made in the small claims court?
2000 euro
List the steps in using the small claims procedure
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The claimant fills in an application form
Complaint is registered
Note of Claim is sent to the respondent
Respondent replies within 15 days
If claim is disputed than the small claims registrar will try to resolve the issue
If there is no response than it is taken that the respondent admitted the claim
Respondent has 28 days to comply with the judgement
What is the claimant?
A person making a claim
What is a person making a claim called?
A claimant
What is a respondent?
A person/business against whom a claim is filled
What is a person/business against whom a claim is filled called?
A respondent
How much does the claimant have to pay to have their application form processed?
25 euro
What happens when the complaint is registered?
A Notice of Claim is sent to the respondent
What can the respondent do when they receive the Notice of Claim?
They can admit, dispute, ignore the claim or counterclaim
How long does the respondent have to reply to the Notice of Claim?
15 days
What happens if the respondent disputes the claim within 15 days?
The Small Claims registrar will try to resolve the issue
