Contract claims in the District Court NSW: Step by step
Course Overview
Some of the most commonly used court applications relate to debt recovery or money claims. Many lawyers, no matter what their specialisation, take court action to recover a debt or other money allegedly owed by a person (the debtor) to another person (the creditor), under a contract or otherwise.
In this short course, we will illustrate the main principles of a debt recovery matter for liquidated claims and discuss the procedure to conduct and implement an undefended debt recovery matter in the District Court.
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Advise a client on a debt recovery matter in the District Court
- Explain the procedure to conduct an undefended debt recovery matter in the District Court
- Prepare to conduct a contract claim in the District Court
- Identify the documents required to conduct a contract claim in the District Court
The course contains content that falls within the mandatory CPD category of Professional Skills.
Course Structure
- Getting started
- Client instructions and preliminary issues
- Commencing proceedings
- Court orders and judgment
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Frequently Asked Questions
The course contains content that falls within the mandatory CPD category of:
- Professional skills
With our online on-demand interactive courses, you can learn when and where it suits you. We’ve designed each course to provide both education and enjoyment.
Each course offers a mix of engaging exercises, where you’ll gain access to:
- Interactive activities to challenge your understanding and put your knowledge to the test. You’ll also enjoy engaging exercises, such as flip cards, quizzes and drafting activities.
- Clearly identified outcomes so you know precisely what you’ll learn – and the skills you’ll gain. You’ll also be able to track your development and focus on key improvement areas.
- Extended course access so you can reference the material as you need – or revisit it should life get in the way.
- Feedback and template answers so you can refine your skills, grow your knowledge and gain fresh insights.
Access each module on the College’s learning portal. When you buy a single, you’ll have 24/7 unlimited access for 12-months from the date of purchase.
Does this educational activity extend your knowledge and skills in areas that are relevant to your practice needs or professional development?
If so, and you’re not a WA practitioner, you should claim 1 unit for each hour of participation, not including breaks.
Please check your local CPD rules for any caps on activity types, such as the private study of non-interactive audio/visual materials. You are responsible for keeping your own CPD records and complying with your local CPD rules.
No. Western Australian practitioners who complete our on-demand courses are currently unable to claim CPD points.
However, you may earn CPD points by attending select live CPD events or by completing select CPD Interactive modules.