Litigation Costs Solicitors in Taunton & Somerset
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Taunton Solicitors offer advice in relation to many forms of disputes providing initial advice and guidance, together with an estimate of the likely costs involved.
This firm does not undertake any personal injury work or any cases related to clinical negligence.
Disputes come in all shapes and sizes and, therefore, it is not possible to give a generalised cost estimate, without knowing the case background.
You should be aware that the “small claims” jurisdiction of the County Court covers cases up to the value of £10,000. In such cases, whilst you may be able to recover from the Defendant any court fees that you incur together with a very small amount of fixed costs and, possibly, part or all of expert fees incurred. However, the majority of legal costs incurred will not be recoverable by you (or against you), other than in exceptional circumstances. In such cases, you should be cautious about incurring the cost of legal representation, but should still take legal advice at an early stage. Even if representing yourself, it may also be prudent to take legal advice at various stages of the claim (whether you are bringing the claim or defending it). Taunton Solicitors are happy to provide such advice, on a time recorded basis, as and when the need arises.
Taunton Solicitors regularly deal with landlord & tenant disputes, including recovery of possession, boundary disputes, faulty goods and services, disputed estates and a variety of other matters. As general guidance:-
A typical landlord & tenant claim for recovery of possession would involve:-
1- The costs of taking initial instructions, preparing and serving the notice to quit : Estimated Costs from £750 plus VAT (plus other disbursements & expenses)
2 – The costs of preparing and issuing County Court proceedings and attending the first hearing : Estimated Costs from £1,250.00 plus VAT (plus court fee and other disbursements & expenses