Small Claims Guidance Notes

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1. What is a Small Claim? The uses and purposes described.	Cases raised prior to 14 January 2008 Cases raised on or after 14 January 2008
2. Taking a claim to court How to commence court proceedings	Cases raised prior to 14 January 2008 Cases raised on or after 14 January 2008 Cases raised on or after 1 April 2008
3. Responding to a claim What to do if you receive a small claims summons	Cases raised prior to 14 January 2008 Cases raised on or after 14 January 2008 Cases raised on or after 1 April 2008
4. Going to Court What to do if you have to attend Court	Cases raised prior to 14 January 2008 Cases raised on or after 14 January 2008
5. Court fees with effect from 16 July 2007	Court fees 16/07/2007

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