United KingdomGovernment and law 49 · Government, law and your role
What is true of the small claims procedure?
- aIt is used to try people accused of serious crimes before a jury of twelve
- bIt is an informal way to settle smaller money disputes without needing a lawyerCorrect answer
- cOnly registered companies can use it, and private individuals are not allowed to
- dYou must always be represented by a barrister, who is paid by the court
Why?
The small claims procedure helps people recover smaller sums of money, for example from a trader or a builder, without high costs. Hearings are informal, and people usually represent themselves.
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