Short answer
Directions questionnaire enquiries should identify the claim, defence, counterclaim, value, proposed track, dates unavailable, witnesses, experts, mediation position, settlement discussions and any court deadline. Legal4U cannot complete the form or choose litigation strategy for you.
Quick checklist
Start with these
Collect Claim, Defence And Court Form Records
Save the claim form, particulars, defence, reply, counterclaim, orders, allocation notice, N180 or N181 form, court emails, fee notices, service evidence and the current deadline for filing the questionnaire.
- claim form
- defence
- allocation notice
- N180 or N181
- court deadline
Prepare Track, Witness And Mediation Evidence
Organise case value, witness names, expert questions, hearing availability, interpreter or accessibility needs, mediation availability, previous offers, issues list and documents showing what has already been exchanged.
- case value
- witness list
- expert issue
- availability
- mediation note
Flag Settlement, Costs And Order Questions
Tell Legal4U whether a stay for settlement, small-claims mediation, Part 36 offer, strike-out application, default judgment, vulnerability, counterclaim or urgent interim order is involved. A civil litigation specialist must review the procedural options.
- settlement stay
- Part 36
- default judgment
- counterclaim
- interim order
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Content governance
Editorial and source information
- Author
- Legal4U Editorial Team
- Professional review status
- Pending. Civil-litigation solicitor, barrister or regulated disputes specialist review required before publication as legal guidance.
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Date published
- 26 September 2026
- Regulatory status
- Legal4U is a legal enquiry intake and professional matching platform, not a law firm.
- Sources
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- County Court forms HM Courts & Tribunals Service. Checked 25 September 2026.
- Practice Direction 26 - case management preliminary stage Ministry of Justice. Checked 25 September 2026.
- A guide to civil mediation Ministry of Justice. Checked 25 September 2026.
- Editorial policy
- Legal4U guides are written to help users prepare structured enquiries. The professional-review status and reviewer details are shown separately on each guide.
- Correction process
- Corrections or update requests can be sent through the Legal4U contact page for editorial review.
- Information and advice
- This page is general information only and is not legal advice. Legal advice is provided only by an authorised professional or firm after they accept instructions.
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