The recent increase in Court issue fees (particularly for those cases involving disputes over more than £10,000.00) may be seen as an attempt by HMCTS to 'strongly discourage' Claimants from issuing claims without having first attempted to settle the matter, perhaps through the use of mediation.  The increase in Court issue fees may also encourage Defendants to attempt to settle matters earlier, given that the higher Court fees may ultimately form part of the legal fees they have to pay/reim...
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