Choice of Court - A Bitesized Guide to the Rules & Requirements for Civil Litigators

Introduction

Sometimes, dispute lawyers representing claimants can select the court in which they wish to issue the claim. Those representing defendants do not have that choice.

Is the decision for a claimant usually based on a particular location? Can defendants respond tactically to a choice they dislike? And how much of an advantage is this for claimants?

In this bitesized webinar we will consider both the tactical and procedural considerations.

What You Will Learn

• Is a particular court prescribed?
• If not, which courts are possible venues?
• Will the claim’s subject matter dictate the answer?
• The relevant disclosure and witness statement requirements
• The courts’ transfer powers: CPR 30.5 and CPR PD 57AA
• Requirements under the Online Civil Money claims (CPR PD 51R) and the Damages Claims pilot schemes (CPR PD 51ZB), both running to 1 October 2024

This webinar was recorded on 14th March 2024