Small claims procedure, including information on taking a case through the procedure, appeals and enforcement of court orders.

If you have a serious complaint about a company and are having difficulties getting it resolved, the small claims court may help. These guides explain how the small claims court works and when it’s worth using it.

Information for people involved in a dispute that has gone to court and the claim is for less than £10,000. It explains what happens at court, the route the case may follow and what happens after a case has been heard.

Explains what happens when you get taken to small claims court by someone, for example, because you are in debt.

Short film from the Ministry of Justice's YouTube channel.

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Money claim online is an internet service you can use to start or continue a county court claim if someone owes you money. You can also use this service to respond to a money claim made against you. Includes a link to a user guide with information for claimants and defendants.

Court rules about cases allocated to the Small claims track.

The small claims court is the low-hassle way to take legal action for up to £10,000 against a firm or individual. This information explains what you can make small claims for, how much it'll cost to take a matter to the small claims court, and a step-by-step guide to making a small claim.