Book Description

"... learned, practical, readable and useable. ... essential reading not only for litigants in person, but for all practitioners who handle small claims ... the judges of the county court (whether salaried or fee-paid) would benefit considerably by reading this book and keeping it by their side ... an excellent book." Foreword to the second edition by His Honour Judge Dight CBE Senior Chancery Circuit Judge Resident & Designated Civil Judge Central London and Mayor's & City of London Courts Lead Diversity and Community Relations Judge "A comprehensive and practical guide to the Small Claims Track. Dominic Bright has set out a clear and extensive guide which will be invaluable to all practitioners who deal with Small Claims; as well as those in the voluntary sector, who assist Litigants in Person." - District Judge & Recorder Pollard South Eastern Circuit "The second edition of A Practical Guide to the Small Claims Track continues to be essential reading for all those involved in conducting small claims. Written in a clear, accessible style, Dominic Bright's detailed yet concise guide sheds light on all aspects of the small claims procedure. With up-to-date information on changes in practice precipitated by the Covid-19 pandemic, this book is an invaluable resource particularly for litigants in person and those who are unfamiliar with the court process." - District Judge Dias South Eastern Circuit "In this book, Dominic Bright has managed to produce a detailed and comprehensive guide to dealing with all aspects of a case in the small claims track which is both easy to understand and to navigate. Although small claims cases are normally for less than £10,000, the amounts claimed and in dispute can still be life changing for parties. The book will assist practitioners and litigants in person in preparing and presenting cases in the best and most effective way." - District Judge James Britton Western Circuit "Mr Bright has written a thorough, detailed yet easy to follow guide to all using the small claims procedure in the County Court. It will be an invaluable aide to litigants in person, practitioners and the newly appointed District Judge, and I cannot commend it highly enough." - District Judge Bishop South Eastern Circuit ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dominic is a barrister at Lamb Chambers, registered civil and commercial mediator at Resolved Online, and former judicial assistant to Sir Brian Leveson, then President of the Queen's Bench Division. His recent articles include: 'COVID-19, International Commercial Contracts & "Breathing Space" Further Encouraging ADR; Developing Common Law Doctrines; & An Implied Term of Good Faith'; 'UK Autonomous Sanctions System: Substantial Increase in the Costs of Compliance'; and 'Climate Change & the Judiciary: Europe; the United States; & the Indian Subcontinent'. He is a member of the British Institute of International and Comparative Law, Chatham House, Civil Mediation Council, Commercial Bar Association, Property Bar Association, and Technology and Construction Bar Association.