(1) Proceedings are started when the court issues a claim form at the request of the claimant. (2) A claim form is issued on the date entered on the form by the court.
How do I start civil proceedings?
To commence an action, a claimant must file the following documents with the court:
- A Claim Form or the designated form for the particular type of action.
- A Statement of Claim. ...
- A Schedule of Special Damage if applicable (this document sets out all your losses, i.e wages etc). ...
- The Court fee.
Where do I issue a claim form?
To start any claim, you must complete a Form N1 (claim form). You can also get a claim form free from any county court. If you decide to start your claim online you should log on to Moneyclaim. Although you can start a claim in any county court, it may be transferred to another court if it is disputed (defended).
