Particulars of Claim, drafted for you

What goes in Particulars of Claim

Every money claim in the county court needs Particulars of Claim. The rules (CPR Part 16) ask for four things, in short numbered paragraphs:

1. The facts: who you are, who the defendant is, what was agreed, and what went wrong, in date order.
2. The amount: what you are claiming and how it is worked out.
3. Interest: usually claimed under section 69 of the County Courts Act 1984 at 8% per year.
4. A statement of truth: your signed confirmation that the facts are true.

Basic template structure

IN THE COUNTY COURT
Claim No. [left blank for the court]

BETWEEN
[YOUR NAME]                    Claimant
-and-
[THEIR NAME]                   Defendant

PARTICULARS OF CLAIM

1. The Claimant is [who you are]. The Defendant is
   [who they are].
2. On [date] the parties agreed [what was agreed].
3. [What the Defendant did or failed to do.]
4. As a result the Claimant has suffered loss of
   £[amount], made up of: [breakdown].
5. The Claimant claims interest under section 69 of
   the County Courts Act 1984 at 8% per year.

AND THE CLAIMANT CLAIMS:
(1) The sum of £[amount];
(2) Interest as set out above;
(3) Costs.

STATEMENT OF TRUTH
I believe that the facts stated in these Particulars
of Claim are true. ...

Signed:                    Dated:

The generator above fills this structure with your own facts, dates and amounts, and works out the interest daily rate for you. It is a drafting aid, not legal advice: check every fact before you file.

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