The civil process
Order the items below to recreate a simplified diagram of the civil process

  • Client consults solicitor about a civil dispute.
  • Pre-action protocol investigation takes place.
  • Claim Form is issued and served on the defendant.
  • Defendant files acknowledgement of service or defence.
  • Directions Questionnaire.
  • Case is allocated to a track.
  • Small claims track – Standard directions OR Fast track – Standard directions OR Multi track – Case management conference/multi-track directions.
  • Compliance with directions: lists of documents, expert evidence, witness statements.
  • Pre-trial check lists/ Pre-trial review for multi track cases.
  • Trial and Judgment.
  • Appeal? Enforcement of Judgment?
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