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The small claims procedure

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The small claims procedure is an informal way of settling minor civil disputes without spending a lot of money on a lawyer. The hearing is held in front of a judge in an ordinary room, with both sides sitting around a table. It is used for lower-value claims, for example through the County Court in England and Wales.

Memory tip: Small claims = a cheap, informal way to settle minor disputes without a lawyer.

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