Mortgage Repossession Claims for Litigators - Strategy, Procedure & Best Practice

Introduction

Mortgage repossession claims are some of the most common work seen by judges in the County Court and span one of the widest spectrums of civil litigation; from extremely short initial hearings (at which a possession order is often made) to complex multi-track trials.

This virtual classroom seminar will give you confidence about how to succeed in a mortgage repossession claim by discussing the pre-action steps that should be taken, the entire procedure for progressing a claim from issue to final order, and the process of enforcing a possession order. This live session will primarily consider residential mortgage possession claims but is not restricted to them.

Now more than ever it is vital that practitioners in this area are able to progress cases smoothly as delays can be very costly both in terms of wasted legal fees and delay while the property in issue remains in limbo. This live session will be focussed on highlighting both best practice and common mistakes to avoid in order to provide a comprehensive and practical analysis of this area for those who are working within it.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• The rights and powers of mortgagees
• How to comply with and appropriately use the relevant Civil Procedure Rules including Part 55 and the Pre-Action Protocol
• Best practice for the first hearing
• How to progress defended claims
• The Court’s powers when considering a possession claim and how to maximise your prospects of success
• The possession order, enforcement and limitation
• Costs rules in mortgage repossession claims

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.