Form N180 Directions Questionnaire - the complete guide

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Deadlines

return within the period stated on the Notice of Allocation (commonly 14 days from service). Source: CPR 26; Form N180 notes

The questions that matter

Track preference, hearing length, witness counts, venue constraints and mediation acceptance. Answer realistically - the directions follow from your answers.

Sources

CPR Part 26; Form N180 and its notes (gov.uk).

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