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Filling in court papers

Hi can anyone help with the legal jargan I need to put on court papers, I'm wanting to take someone to a small claims court.

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  • taxsaver
    taxsaver Posts: 620 Forumite
    Possibly, but would need a lot more detail in order to do so.
    If you feel my comments are helpful then I'd love it if you 'Thanked' me! :)
  • Cat501
    Cat501 Posts: 1,195 Forumite
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    I took someone to Small Claims last year and didn't need to use any legal jargon, just wrote the situation as clearly and concisely as possible whilst not omitting important details. And the clerks in the office should be helpful if you get stuck:)
  • squeaky
    squeaky Posts: 14,129 Forumite
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    Hiya :)

    The Consumer Rights board has help available on filing small claims, so I'll move your query across for you.

    Good luck :)

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  • arcon5
    arcon5 Posts: 14,099 Forumite
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    You don't need to input any legal jargon or try to look clever in it. Just write the situation in a factual, emotionless way.
  • squeaky
    squeaky Posts: 14,129 Forumite
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    Hi; :)

    When you clicked on the link in Old Style you were automatically moved into your thread in its new home - i.e. exactly where you are now. Unfortunately the system doesn't tell you that you HAVE moved (your clue is only in the original thread link which tells you that the thread has been moved) although the navigation link at the top of the page does tell you where you are... Main site > MoneySavingExpert.com Forums > Home & Play > Consumer Rights > Filling in court papers (Page 1)

    I'll send you a PM (Private Message) in the hope that one way or another you'll find your way back here. :)
    Hi, I'm a Board Guide on the Old Style and the Consumer Rights boards which means I'm a volunteer to help the boards run smoothly and can move and merge posts there. Board guides are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an inappropriate or illegal post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. It is not part of my role to deal with reportable posts. Any views are mine and are not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
    Never ascribe to malice that which is adequately explained by incompetence.
    DTFAC: Y.T.D = £5.20 Apr £0.50
  • Equaliser123
    Equaliser123 Posts: 3,404 Forumite
    OP - which bit are you stuck on?

    Whilst small claims is relatively informal and fast process, it shouldn't really be undertaken lightly as there are potential consequences.

    Any further details you can provide?
  • brettcta
    brettcta Posts: 4,693 Forumite
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    don't forget to put at the beginning 'my cat's in poor health'. if half the posts on here are anything to go by, it must work.
    helpful tips
    it's spelt d-e-f-i-n-i-t-e-l-y
    there - 'in or at that place'
    their - 'owned by them'
    they're - 'they are'
    it's bought not brought (i just bought my chicken a suit from that new shop for £6.34)
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