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By Philip Young · 15 March 2025 · Updated April 2026
I am owed money but the debt is quite old. Is this a problem?
Explore how the age of a debt affects its recoverability under English law, including limitation periods, exceptions, and practical implications for claimants pursuing old debts.
By Philip Young · 10 March 2025 · Updated April 2026
What is a small debt claim?
Explore the definition of small claims in the English court system, including exceptions to the small claims track and practical examples of how claims may be categorized.
By Philip Young · 1 March 2025 · Updated April 2026
Recovering fees in a small claim
Understand the rules governing fee recovery in small claims in the English court system, including court fees, legal fees, and the advantages of using Garfield for cost recovery.
By Philip Young · 9 October 2024 · Updated April 2026
What is a debt and how does it differ from a claim for damages?
Explore the legal distinctions between debts and damages in English law, including their definitions, characteristics, and implications for court proceedings.
By Philip Young · 28 September 2024 · Updated April 2026
The different tracks in English Courts
Explore the four main tracks in the English court system for civil claims: small claims, fast track, intermediate track, and multi-track. Learn about their purposes, value limits, and procedural differences.
By Philip Young · 23 July 2024 · Updated April 2026
When to make a settlement offer
Explore the strategic timing and advantages of making settlement offers in small debt claims before English Courts, including considerations for the small claims track and tips for effective offer-making.
By Philip Young · 18 July 2024 · Updated April 2026
Understanding costs in small claims: A guide for claimants
Learn about the cost implications for claimants in small claims cases within the English court system, including general rules, recoverable costs, and exceptions to standard practices.
By Philip Young · 15 July 2024 · Updated April 2026
Charging interest on debts: What you need to know
Explore the rules and considerations for charging interest on debts under English law, including contractual agreements, statutory provisions, and practical implications for creditors.
By Philip Young · 23 June 2024 · Updated April 2026
What to do if you can’t attend the trial of your small debt claim
Explore the available courses of action for claimants who cannot attend their small debt claim trials in English Courts, including rescheduling, proceeding in absence, and settlement negotiations.
By Philip Young · 17 June 2024 · Updated April 2026
Navigating admission forms in small claims: Next steps for claimants
Learn about full and partial admissions in the English Court system, their implications for small claims, and how claimants should respond to Form N9A submissions.