SQE1 (Solicitors Qualifying Examination) · Dispute resolution

Starting and progressing civil claims

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  1. Edwin brings a money claim for £18,000 in the County Court. Which track will it normally be allocated to?
  2. A claim form is issued on 10 January. By when must the step required to serve it be taken under CPR 7.5?
  3. A claim form is served without particulars of claim. By when must the particulars of claim be served?
  4. A defendant is served with particulars of claim and files an acknowledgment of service. What is the time limit for filing a defence?
  5. A defendant misses the deadline for filing both an acknowledgment of service and a defence. Which step is open to the claimant?
  6. A default judgment was regularly entered against Chen after he missed the deadline. He applies promptly to set it aside and shows a real prospect of defending. What is the likely outcome?
  7. Which test must a claimant meet to obtain summary judgment under CPR Part 24?
  8. A claim form is posted first class on Thursday 7 March. On which day is it deemed served under CPR 6.14?
  9. A document other than a claim form is sent by first class post on Friday 8 March. When is it deemed served under CPR 6.26?
  10. A solicitor emails a document to the other side, which has stated in writing that it will accept service by email. The email is sent at 3pm on a business day. When is it deemed served under CPR 6.26?
  11. What standard of proof applies to a claimant in civil proceedings in England and Wales?
  12. Which of the following must a statement of case contain under CPR Part 22?

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