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Small claims case status

  • 04-02-2016 1:47pm
    #1
    D3V!L
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    Can anyone tell me what the change in a small claims court status to "hearing" means ?

    Is it a private hearing within the court system or does the claimant etc have to attend ?


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  • #2
    slimjimmc
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    It probably means the formal court hearing in which case you are required to attend as you will be asked to present your case.
    http://www.courts.ie/courts.ie/library3.nsf/pagecurrent/94500C47B53522C08025715C0052E820?opendocument&l=en
    The District Court hearing
    You must attend the District Court hearing.

    Note: The court environment is formal. If you are not familiar with the court process, you should familiarise yourself with the layout, court practice and operation of the court in advance of the hearing.

    On the court day remember to bring with you documentary evidence supporting your claim, for example letters, receipts, invoices.

    The case will be heard in public as part of a normal sitting of the District Court.

    Evidence must be given under oath or affirmation and the respondent can question you on matters relating to your claim (called cross-examination).

    The judge may require the Small Claims Registrar to assist the court at the hearing.

    When your case is called the Court Registrar will call you to the witness box to give evidence.

    The Respondent will also be given an opportunity to give evidence.

    Each witness can be subject to cross examination by the opposing party or their legal representatives.

    This PDF shows a flow chart of the SCC process.


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