A Practical Guide to the Small Claims Track – Third Edition

Fully updated third edition of this clear, comprehensive guide for junior barristers and solicitors to succeeding on the small claims track. Essential reading for all practitioners who handle small claims. “I agree with and reiterate what [Her Honour Judge Karen Walden-Smith, Senior Circuit Judge and Designated Civil Judge for East Anglia, and His Honour Judge Dight CBE, Senior Chancery Circuit Judge and Designated Civil Judge for Central London and Mayor’s & City of London Courts] have said [in the forewords to the first and second edition, respectively]”. Foreword to the third edition by His Honour Judge Marquand Senior Circuit Judge Designated Civil Judge for West London “… excellent … essential reading for litigants in person, practitioners and many judges alike. … characteristically clear and easily accessible style and practical … indispensable”. – District Judge Redpath-Stevens South Eastern Circuit “… excellent … essential tool for both litigants in person and lawyers … User friendly, relevant and insightful … arms the reader with everything they need know … indispensable”. – District Judge Asjad Midland Circuit “… a great resource for both lawyers and litigants in person … clear, comprehensive, and practical … demystifying … step-by-step instructions and insightful tips … indispensable”. – District Judge Nathan Banks Northern Circuit “… a structured and comprehensive walk through … Any representative, lay or legal … would be well advised to read and familiarise themselves with its contents … invaluable.” – District Judge Justin P. Evans Wales Circuit ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dominic Bright is a barrister at Lamb Chambers. He practises commercial, construction and property law. Dominic is a member of the British Institute of International and Comparative Law, Chatham House, Civil Mediation Council, Commercial Bar Association, Property Bar Association, and Technology and Construction Bar Association. REVIEWS OF THE FIRST EDITION “Dominic Bright has balanced a thorough, careful review of the Small Claims Track procedure with a helpful analysis of the most common areas of law the County Court sees. The wealth of sensible, practical advice for those coming to court helps further set this book apart.” – District Judge Cridge South Eastern Circuit “… it has the potential to be a genuine game-changer in the pro bono sector … Despite its small size, [it] takes in everything from the pre-action stage right the way through to costs and appeals. … It seems inevitable that [it] will quickly become the go-to small claims book for practitioner volunteers (and junior practitioners generally), especially those unfamiliar with handling claims allocated to the small claims track, as well as an indispensable self-help guide to LiPs.” – Richard Pitkethly in-house counsel and head of learning & practice at LawWorks ‘A pro bono game-changer’ in the Law Society Gazette Five Stars “Barrister Dominic Bright comes from Lamb Chambers and he has written a masterful account of what to do when you are faced with dealing with a small claim.” – Phillip Taylor MBE Reviews Editor of The Barrister Five Stars