The Small Claims System

The Small Claims procedure was originally established to make it easy for the public to use the Court Service to recover legitimate compensation without recourse to expensive legal advisors. In practice, this system has moved away from the definition of 'Small Claims' and, as the monetary threshold has progressively risen over the years, it has encompassed an increasing percentage of legal claims not requiring substantial compensation for personal injuries.

The parameters for a Small Claim are:

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