DR - Drafting Claim Form

Question 1

What form is normally used for a claim form?

Answer 1

N1

Question 2

How do you write the name if the claim is against an individual?

Answer 2

Question 3

How do you write the name if the claim is against a sole trader?

Answer 3

Question 4

How do you write the name if the claim is against partners as individuals or partnership?

Answer 4

Question 5

How do you write the name if the claim is against a company?

Answer 5

Question 6

How do you write the name if the claim is against an LLP?

Answer 6

Question 7

How do you write the name if the claim is against a trust?

Answer 7

Question 8

How do you write the name if the claim is against a deceased person?

Answer 8

Question 9

What should be included in ‘brief details of the claim’

Answer 9

A claim for damages to be assessed arising from a breach of contract and/or professional negligence and interest on such damages.

Question 10

What should you state in relation to value of claim when bringing in the High Court

Answer 10

The Claimant wishes to issue the claim in the High Court. The Claimant expects to recover more than £100,000.

Question 11

In a PI claim, what must the claimant state in relation to PSLA?

Answer 11

In a PI claim, the claimant must state whether the amount which the claimant expects to recover for pain, suffering and loss of amenity is or is not more than £1,500.

Question 12

What is a jurisdictional endorsement?

Answer 12