What is an allocation and directions hearing?
What is an allocation and directions hearing?
When your case is allocated to the small claims track, the court will send you a Notice of Allocation. The Notice of Allocation will also tell you what you have to do to prepare for the final hearing. These instructions are called “directions”. They may include: permission to use any expert at the hearing.
What happens if my case is allocated to fast track?
The court will send you a notice of allocation. You will be sent Form N154 if your case has been allocated to the fast track; Form N155 if your claim has been allocated to the multi-track. If my case is allocated to the fast track, what else will the Form N154 tell me? The notice will usually tell you:
Can a court give directions to the fast track?
(1) If it appears to the court that the claim is one which will be allocated to the fast track but that it cannot properly give directions on its own initiative or approve agreed directions that have been filed, the court may either:
When was the notice of proposed allocation to the multi track sent?
On the 28 th May 2013 a Notice of Proposed Allocation to the Multi-Track (N149C) was sent to both parties. This provided : “It appears that this case is suitable for allocation to the multi track.
Can a court order an allocation hearing to take place?
(1) treat that hearing as an allocation hearing, allocate the claim and give case management directions, or (2) give other directions. 6.1 The court will only hold an allocation hearing on its own initiative if it considers that it is necessary to do so. 6.2 Where the court orders an allocation hearing to take place:
The court will send you a notice of allocation. You will be sent Form N154 if your case has been allocated to the fast track; Form N155 if your claim has been allocated to the multi-track. If my case is allocated to the fast track, what else will the Form N154 tell me? The notice will usually tell you:
(1) If it appears to the court that the claim is one which will be allocated to the fast track but that it cannot properly give directions on its own initiative or approve agreed directions that have been filed, the court may either:
On the 28 th May 2013 a Notice of Proposed Allocation to the Multi-Track (N149C) was sent to both parties. This provided : “It appears that this case is suitable for allocation to the multi track.
What should be included in an agreed direction?
(1) The parties should seek to agree directions and may file the proposed order. The court may make an order in those terms or it may make a different order. (2) Agreed directions should include provision about: (d) any other matter needed to prepare the case for trial.