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