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Standard direction order templates to use in multi-track housing disrepair claims.
Standard direction order templates to use in multi-track cases that do not need multiple expert witnesses or more than standard disclosure of documents.
Standard direction order templates to use in multi-track clinical negligence cases being heard in county courts and district registries or Royal Courts of Justice (RCJ).
Model paragraphs to create an order with case management instructions in a civil court case.
Model paragraph to create an order that contains a schedule of loss in a civil court case.
Standard direction order templates to use in multi-track personal injury claims that require different expert witnesses.
The update to the Pre-Action Protocol for personal injury claims below the small claims limit in road traffic accidents comes into force on 12 May 2021.
Updates to Practice Directions, Pre-action Protocols and Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2021 enter into force on 31 May 2021.
Prepare for your case when a court gives you instructions based on standard directions or asks you to provide a Scott Schedule or witness statement.
Standard direction order templates to use in multi-track building dispute cases that are not being transferred to the Technology and Construction Court.
Explanation of legal phrases used in the Civil Procedure Rules.
Practice Direction update to the Civil Procedure Rules relating to new Practice Direction 51ZA extension of time limits and clarification of PD 51Y.
Standard direction order templates to use in multi-track employers liability (injuries at work) personal injury claims that require different expert witnesses.
Model paragraphs to create an order containing specific instructions about factual evidence in a civil court case.
Practice Direction update to the Civil Procedure Rules relating to various Practice Directions, Pre-action Protocols and the Civil Procedure (Amendment No.3) 2019.
Practice Direction update to the Civil Procedure Rules including changes related to open justice, Electronic Costs Bill, budget discussion report and court closures.
Final paragraph to include in an order created without a hearing in a civil court case.
Updates to Practice Directions and Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2021 come into force no later than 31 May 2021.
Model paragraphs to create an order containing instructions about what must happen before a civil court trial takes place.
Model paragraphs to create an order containing specific instructions about disclosure and retention of relevant documents in a civil court case.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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