DR - drafting a claim

Question 1

What are the main statements of case?

Answer 1

• Claim form
• PoC
• Defence
• Counterclaim
• Reply

Question 2

What is the structure of a statement of case?

Answer 2

• Title of Proceedings
• Contents Specific to that Doc
• Statement of Truth

Question 3

What does every statement of case need at the end and why?

Answer 3

Needs a statement of truth that verifies the statement of case
Can lead to proceedings for contempt of court if it contains false info

Question 4

What makes up the contents of a claim form?

Answer 4

Sets out the key elements of the claim e.g. party identities; addresses
- Concise statement of nature of the claim 📝 🤏
- Remedy sought 🎁
- For money, specified, unspecified or known statement of value of the claim 💰
- If choosing between courts, jurisdictional endorsement 🧑‍⚖️