What does “claim form” mean?

The court paper that starts a case against you for money.

What to do

Answer within 14 days after it was served. Get free help straight away.

You may see it in letters from

• County Court / Magistrates’ Court / Tribunal (HMCTS) — Court or tribunal

“claim form” is a English word used in official letters in the United Kingdom. Briefly explains words like this automatically when you check a letter.

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