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I am currently in the middle of dealing with a claim against me (I have also filed a counter-claim along with my defence) and I am at the stage of submitting my Directions Questionnaire and proposed directions to the other party. The court has suggested that this will be a 'fast track' due to the claim amounts, but I don't view the case as being any more complex than a small claim.
With this in mind, and that I believe that all parties have submitted all the evidence they will be relying on (I do not think the other side will have any witnesses or experts and nor do I) does this change what I would propose in my directions, ie. deadline dates for disclosure of documents, not including evidence of fact etc?
I know the court will put forward their own directions based on what has been submitted but I am also aware that there could be implications if we do not try to agree directions, or am I reading too much into this? I've read CPR section 28 and the draft directions there but so much of it seems unnecessary. I have not yet received proposed directions from the other side.
Any help/guidance would be appreciated and I am happy to clarify any points or give additional information if it helps.
Thanks
I am currently in the middle of dealing with a claim against me (I have also filed a counter-claim along with my defence) and I am at the stage of submitting my Directions Questionnaire and proposed directions to the other party. The court has suggested that this will be a 'fast track' due to the claim amounts, but I don't view the case as being any more complex than a small claim.
With this in mind, and that I believe that all parties have submitted all the evidence they will be relying on (I do not think the other side will have any witnesses or experts and nor do I) does this change what I would propose in my directions, ie. deadline dates for disclosure of documents, not including evidence of fact etc?
I know the court will put forward their own directions based on what has been submitted but I am also aware that there could be implications if we do not try to agree directions, or am I reading too much into this? I've read CPR section 28 and the draft directions there but so much of it seems unnecessary. I have not yet received proposed directions from the other side.
Any help/guidance would be appreciated and I am happy to clarify any points or give additional information if it helps.
Thanks
