Small Claims Evidence Pack

Small claims court rewards preparation, not just being in the right

Small claims procedure is designed to work without a lawyer, but that doesn't mean it works without preparation — a judge or arbitrator still needs a clear, organized account of the parties, the timeline, and the losses you're claiming.

This pack builds that case file: who's involved, what happened and when, the contract or payment evidence, the communications, an itemized account of your losses, and a checklist to confirm you're actually ready to file.

• Parties & Timeline — who's involved, and every relevant event in order
• Contract/Payment Evidence — the documents that actually support your claim
• Communications Log — every relevant call, email, or letter
• Itemized Losses — a specific, added-up account of what you're claiming, not a round number
• Pre-Filing Checklist — confirm you have what you need before you file

Step by step

1. Record the parties involved and build a timeline of the relevant events.
2. Gather the contract and payment evidence that supports your claim.
3. Log the relevant communications and itemize your losses with specific figures.
4. Work through the pre-filing checklist before you submit your claim.

• Print-ready PDF pack
• Editable Word version
• Itemized loss calculator
• Pre-filing readiness checklist
• Works on any device

• Contract Dispute Evidence Pack — build the underlying dispute record first if the matter hasn't reached the filing stage yet.
• Legal Case & Deadline Tracker — once you've filed, track hearing dates and deadlines with this companion tracker.