Civil Procedure Rules (CPR): Key sections include Part 27 (Small Claims Track), Practice Direction 27 (Small Claims Track), and Part 16 (Statements of Case). These rules govern the procedural aspects of small claims in England and Wales.
County Courts Act 1984: Contains essential provisions regarding court jurisdiction and establishes small claims limits and thresholds for cases in England and Wales.
Limitation Act 1980: Defines the statutory time limits within which different types of claims must be brought before the courts.
Courts Act 2003: Provides the framework for court fees and procedural requirements in the English and Welsh court system.
HM Courts & Tribunals Service guidance: Contains specific requirements for Form N1 (Claim Form) and practical guidance on small claims procedures.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Relevant when the small claim involves consumer disputes, providing statutory rights and obligations in consumer transactions.
Small Claims Mediation Service guidelines: Provides guidance on mediation procedures, which are frequently encouraged in small claims cases.
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Applicable to small claims involving disputes over the sale of goods, defining rights and obligations in such transactions.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Relevant for small claims involving disputes over the provision of services or supply of goods.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs the rights of third parties in contractual disputes, which may be relevant in certain small claims cases.
