Does it matter which Court I institute proceedings in?

The Magistrates", County and Supreme Courts each have different procedures and it is important to think about which Court will be best suited to deal with the particular type of claim you are making. Most claims for less than $100,000.00 should be brought in the Magistrates' Court.

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It is important to remember that there are certain types of claims that can only be issued in a particular Court or Tribunal. If a claim is issued in the wrong place, it may be struck out, which would mean you would have to start again somewhere else. You would also commonly have to pay your opponent's costs. Our Litigation Team explains.

It is important to remember that there are certain types of claims that can only be issued in a particular Court or Tribunal. For example, a claim relating to a domestic building problem must be issued in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. If a claim is issued in the wrong place, it may be struck out, which would mean you would have to start again somewhere else. You would also commonly have to pay your opponent's costs.

If you are in a situation where you believe legal action is required to recover a debt, you should obtain professional legal advice. Please give us a call on 1300 205 506 or send an email with your enquiry to sp@sharrockpitman.com.au.

The information contained in this article is intended to be of a general nature only and should not be relied upon as legal advice. Any legal matters should be discussed specifically with one of our lawyers.

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