Small Claims Court - The Process

veradrives

Just a general question. If a case goes to a small claims court how do they decide where to hear it? I'm in West Midlands and I'm pursuing Samsung who are based in Sheffield.

sliphi

veradrives said:

Just a general question. If a case goes to a small claims court how do they decide where to hear it? I'm in West Midlands and I'm pursuing Samsung who are based in Sheffield.

Assuming you are a consumer, (and Samsung is obviously a business), the matter is usually allocated to a court close and convenient to you.

If you are a business, then you will usually be considered on equal footing, and so it is usually allocated to a court close and convenient to the defendant.

Ultimately, either/both parties can make written submissions as to where any hearing should take place and the court will have the final say.

veradrives

Looks like sunny Walsall then although I don't anticipate it going that far.
Thank you for your response, it was helpful.

Jimmyblue

Good morning, I'm looking to start an action against an online company registered in England but i live in Scotland where the transaction was done - Which country do i raise the action in?

TIA.