How to Make a Debt Claim

High Court

Step 2 - Complete Your Debt Claim Form

Once you have decided to make your debt claim in the High Court, you or your solicitor must complete the initial debt claim form. The form you need to complete is called a Claim Notice (known as a Summary Summons in the High Court). 

You must include the following information in your Claim Notice: 

  • A description of the parties involved, such as their name and occupation. You should also include their legal representative's details if known. The addresses of both parties, where court documents are to be sent, should also be included, along with email addresses for electronic service, if appropriate.
  • A description of your claim (this is known as the special endorsement of claim in the High Court). You must clearly set out the full details (facts) of your claim, a list of correspondence and other documents which you may rely on in court, and the amount of debt (or other remedy) you are seeking.
  • The date and signature of you or your legal representative.