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2 weeks ago Certainly! You can initiate the process by making a court claim through Money Claims Online (MCOL) without sending legal letters first. However, keep in mind that mediation is now a requirement for most money claims under £10,000, so you'll need to engage in that process. If the dispute remains unresolved, you may proceed to a court hearing. For specific advice related to your case, consider seeking legal guidance. 📝👍
Certainly! In the UK, you can apply to a county court to claim money you're owed by a person or business. This process is known as making a court claim, which used to be referred to as taking someone to a 'small claims court'¹. However, starting from May 22, 2024, mediation is now a requirement for all new claims made on paper and through traditional HMCTS online systems, including Money Claims Online (MCOL) for most money claims under £10,000². If you haven't managed to resolve the problem through mediation or the claim process, you may need to attend a court hearing³. Keep in mind that the specific rules and procedures may vary, so it's advisable to seek legal advice if needed.
Source: Conversation with Copilot, 6/18/2024 (1) Make a court claim for money: What a court claim is - GOV.UK. https://www.gov.uk/make-court-claim-for-money. (2) Changes to dispute resolution: Compulsory mediation for small claims .... https://emlaw.co.uk/changes-to-dispute-resolution-compulsory-mediation-for-small-claims/. (3) Going to a small claims hearing - Citizens Advice. https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/law-and-courts/legal-system/small-claims/going-to-a-small-claims-hearing/. (4) Small claims mediation | The Law Society. https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/campaigns/court-reform/whats-changing/small-claims-mediation.