statement of case

Statements of case are court documents include the claim form, particulars of claim, the defence, a counterclaim, reply to the defence, Part 20 claim, Part 20 defence, reply to Part 20 claim and requests for further information and clarification.

Statements of case contain the factual basis upon which the claimant or defendant relies in making their claim or defence, and set out the facts that the party to the legal proceedings relies upon to prove its case; that is, how the litigant pleads its case. Such documents are summaries of the material facts relied upon by the party drawing the document, must be supported by a statement of truth and sometimes referred to as pleadings.

Statements of case play a central, integral and essential role in litigation. There is no underestimating the importance of these statements. These statements are prepared for filing with the court and exchanged by the parties.

Usage: The statement of case alleged copyright infringement and claimed injunctive relief.

Related Words: pleadings; litigation; statement of truth; claim form.