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By Philip Young · 20 May 2025 · Updated April 2026
What you should think about before bringing a small debt claim
Learn the key factors to evaluate before initiating a small debt claim in England, including debtor location, financial status, evidence strength, and potential defenses.
By Philip Young · 15 May 2025 · Updated April 2026
If I win my small debt claim, will I get paid?
Learn about the various methods available for enforcing small debt claim judgments in English courts, including warrants of control, attachment of earnings orders, and charging orders.
By Philip Young · 15 May 2025 · Updated April 2026
What is a letter before action in a small debt claim?
Learn about the purpose, key elements, and legal significance of a Letter Before Action (LBA) in small debt claims within the English Court system, including its role in dispute resolution and compliance with Pre-Action Protocols.
By Philip Young · 15 May 2025 · Updated April 2026
How to recover debts under £10,000
Learn the step-by-step process of recovering debts under £10,000 through the English Courts' small claims track, from sending a letter before action to obtaining and enforcing a court judgment.
By Philip Young · 15 May 2025 · Updated April 2026
Preparing for your small debt claim trial: A step-by-step guide
Learn how to effectively prepare for a small debt claim trial in English Court, covering logistical planning, document organization, and remote hearing preparations.
By Philip Young · 15 May 2025 · Updated April 2026
The stages of a small debt claim
Explore the step-by-step process of pursuing a small debt claim in English Courts, from pre-action conduct to judgment enforcement.
By Philip Young · 15 May 2025 · Updated April 2026
Withdrawing a small debt claim: Process and considerations
Explore the procedures, consequences, and strategic considerations for withdrawing a small debt claim in the English legal system, including the impact of counterclaims and potential costs.
By Philip Young · 25 March 2025 · Updated April 2026
Small debt claim trials: What to expect
Explore the process of a small debt claim trial in English Courts, including arrival procedures, case presentations, judge interactions, and judgment delivery.
By Philip Young · 22 March 2025 · Updated April 2026
Handling unresponsive defendants in small claims
Learn how to proceed when a defendant ignores a small claims Court claim in the English legal system, including obtaining a default judgment and enforcement options.
By Philip Young · 20 March 2025 · Updated April 2026
Why mediation is encouraged in small claims
Explore the benefits of mediation in small claims cases within the English court system, including cost-effectiveness, time efficiency, confidentiality, and relationship preservation.
By Philip Young · 18 March 2025 · Updated April 2026
The pre-action protocol for debt claims
Learn about the Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims in English Courts, its objectives, and how it encourages early communication and resolution between creditors and debtors.
By Philip Young · 15 March 2025 · Updated April 2026
Preparing claim forms for small claims
Learn about the crucial elements of Claim Forms and Particulars of Claim in small debt claims in English Courts, including key considerations for effective drafting.