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Claim form definition

What does Claim form mean? Document used to start a civil claim, summarising the nature of the claim and remedy sought, and identifying parties and court. In England and Wales, the claim form is the originating process under the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and is a statement of case (CPR 2.3). Issued under Part 7 or Part 8, it gives brief details of the claim, any statement of value, the remedy sought and addresses for service, and may contain or be followed by particulars of claim. Issue of the claim form commences proceedings and, if served within the CPR time limits (typically...

CPR Part 7 claim forms: filing and issue; start of proceedings; limitation 'brought' date; required documents; CE-File/backdating pitfalls; shorter trials scheme (England and Wales)

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This Practice Note examines where and how to lodge and issue the claim form for proceedings commenced under CPR 7, and identifies the documents that must be filed with it, including the response pack. It also clarifies when proceedings are regarded as ‘started’, as that date carries consequences for the timetable for service of the claim form and for limitation...

For guidance on claims issued under CPR 8 (alternative procedure for claims where there is no substantial dispute of fact), see Practice Note: CPR Part 8 claims (alternative procedure for claims).
This Practice Note should be read alongside Practice Note: Claim form—the contents.
For additional help on issuing and filing a claim in the County Court, see Practice Note: Starting civil claims in the County Court.
For further guidance on the appropriate court in which to issue, see Practice Note: Where to start a civil claim...

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