Civil Litigation

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Civil Litigation involves the resolution of disputes or claims between individuals, companies, local authorities and government departments by the Court.

Such matters generally fall into two categories, either based upon contract (being an agreement between two or more parties) or a civil wrong caused by one party to another, either negligently or deliberately.

The range of contractual disputes can involve relatively small amounts relating to such matters as consumer problems and small claims cases, to multi million pound claims arising from breach of contract, for example, building disputes. Civil wrongs also include cases involving claims for damages for personal injury (see separate page) and damage to property or reputation.

We can advise you upon all aspects of civil litigation including your chances of success and the value of possible damages. We can negotiate on your behalf and, if necessary, commence or defend Court proceedings (including counter-claims) which, according to the amount in dispute, will be dealt with in either the County Court or the High Court.

Funding of your Case

Community Legal Services Funding may be available to private individuals to take or defend such proceedings, subject to eligibility. Alternatively, it may be possible to obtain “After the Event” legal expense insurance cover in respect of your own and your opponent’s costs, should your claim be unsuccessful.

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