Particulars Of Claim
The pleading that sets out the main facts, legal basis, and relief claimed in a civil action.
Definition
Particulars of claim help a defendant understand what case must be answered. They usually need to be read together with the summons, deadlines, amount claimed, documents relied on, and the procedural step that comes next, such as a notice of intention to defend or a plea.
Key takeaways
The pleading that sets out the main facts, legal basis, and relief claimed in a civil action.
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Common situations
Received summons
Civil claim
Debt claim
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Resources and guides
Summons Response Checklist
Preparation checklist for understanding and responding to a civil summons.
Civil ProcedureCourt Process ResourceCourt Process Timeline Map
Process resource for summons, notices, pleadings, hearings, judgment, and enforcement milestones.
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What does Particulars Of Claim mean?
The pleading that sets out the main facts, legal basis, and relief claimed in a civil action.
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