--(1) Proceedings are started by filing in the court office the original and one copy (for sealing) of-
----(a) a claim form; and
----(b) the claimant's statement of case.
--(2) A claim is issued on the date entered on the claim form by the court office.
--(3) A claim form must be in Form 1 or 2, with or without variations.
--(4) Form 2 (fixed date claim) must be used-
----(a) in proceedings for possession of premises which are-
--------(i) occupied in whole or in part for residential purposes; or
--------(ii) subject to any statutory restrictions on the claimant's right to possession;
----(b) in claims arising out of hire-purchase or credit sale agreements;
----(c) whenever its use is required by a rule or practice direction; and
----(d) where by any enactment proceedings are to be commenced by originating summons or motion.
--(5) A person must make an application under Part 11 if he seeks a remedy from the court-
----(a) before proceedings have been started; or
----(b) in relation to proceedings which are taking place, or will take place, in another jurisdiction.
Notes
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