The small claims court can be used for most breach of contract claims. From April 2013, the maximum amount you can claim in the small claims court for (in England and Wales) will rise to £10,000.00 (housing disrepair and personal injury are exceptions to this, please contact us to discuss these in more detail)
Common types of claim that usually take place in the small claims track are:
If a case is complex, the judge may refer it to another track for a full hearing, even if it is within the limits of the small claims.
In most small claims cases, the losing party will not be ordered to pay the winning party’s legal costs. Each party is usually liable for their own legal fees.
Please contact us on (0116) 2999199 to discuss your potential claim in more detail and to ascertain whether the small claims track is suitable for your matter.
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