Small Claims court

[AllYourBase]

I'm up in the SCC next week (I have brought the case, and am confident of winning) but am unsure about what happens, the protocls and what to do. Do I need to dress up and prepare notes for the prosecution, or is it less formal and more quick that that? How do I address the judge?
Anyone got any tips?

[Ethel]

Good info here:

http://money.guardian.co.uk/howtocomplain/stor y/0,,1733350,00.html

As ever, first impressions do matter, and it will help you to feel more confident if you feel you look the part.
No need for a suit, but a generally clean and smart appearance. If you are comfortable in a suit, fine, wear it.

As soon as you can, go through all your paper evidence.

Put it in date order, and staple loose bits of the same correspondence together.

Then number each piece, in pencil. This will help you to keep it all in order and stop you getting flummoxed.

[Ethel]

Make a brief synopsis of the case, listing dates and headings. Try and keep this to one sheet of paper.
This will be a good reference and help you answer any questions and make your point.

I would address the judge ma'am or sir, as appropriate.

It is not formal, but you are expected to be organised.

Remember to take all evidence with you.


Good luck!