Procedure and preparation

Court, Evidence And Case Preparation Guides

Understand how to organise a chronology, evidence, orders, deadlines and a defined request for advice, drafting or representation.

General information only, not legal advice. Rules, procedures and deadlines can change. A barrister or chambers must assess suitability, scope and availability.

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Choose the question closest to your situation. Use the quote form if you already know the work needed and the relevant dates.

blog Prepare the main facts, dates, papers and work needed before requesting a quote. Relief From Sanctions Barrister Evidence Guide Prepare the court order, missed deadline, default explanation, application notice, draft order, evidence, chronology, opponent correspondence and hearing date before requesting a quote. Responding To An Injunction Application Barrister Guide Send the application notice, draft order, evidence, hearing date, service details, correspondence and a short factual response identifying what is accepted, disputed or missing. Security For Costs Application Barrister Evidence Guide Prepare the statements of case, application notice, evidence, company or claimant financial material, costs budget, enforcement concerns, directions and hearing date before asking about security for costs. Small Claims Mediation Barrister Preparation Guide For a small-claims mediation quote, prepare the claim, defence, directions, mediation notice, contract or invoice evidence, settlement offers, loss schedule, hearing date and any documents due before the hearing. Specific Disclosure Application Barrister Evidence Guide Prepare the statements of case, current disclosure orders, the missing document category, correspondence requesting inspection or disclosure, reasons the documents matter, hearing dates and any draft application before requesting a barrister quote. Strike-Out Application Barrister Evidence Guide Prepare the pleadings, court orders, procedural history, evidence of non-compliance or abuse, application notice, draft order, hearing date and any summary judgment or amendment issues. Summary Judgment Application Barrister Evidence Guide Prepare the claim form, statements of case, key contract or evidence, application notice, witness evidence, court orders, hearing notice, costs material and a note explaining why the claim or defence is said to have no real prospect of success. Urgent Injunction Barrister Evidence Guide A practical guide to evidence, urgency, draft orders and Direct Access suitability when asking a barrister about an urgent injunction. Witness Summons Barrister Evidence Guide Prepare the claim papers, court orders, hearing date, witness name and address, expected evidence, relevance note, prior contact, objections and draft application papers before requesting civil litigation advice.

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