What documents do I need?

The written statement of claim in the court's prescribed format.

State the facts in date order; judges read hundreds of these and clarity helps your case.

Original shown at filing, copy kept on file.

Contracts, receipts, deeds, letters or photographs supporting the claim.

Names and addresses of people who can speak to the facts.

Proof of payment of the fee, calculated on the value of the claim.

Signed form appointing your advocate to appear for you.

One full set of the plaint and evidence for every party being sued.