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Directions questionnaire - small claims track: Form N180

Judges can use this form to give instructions ('directions') to both parties in small claims cases.

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HM Courts & Tribunals Service
Published
1 April 2014
Last updated
30 June 2025 — See all updates

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Directions questionnaire: N180

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Directions questionnaire: N180 - Large print

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This form is for disputes in the small claims track. A court will send the form to the claimant and defendant if they are not using a legal representative.

Read more about money claims.

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Updates to this page

Published 1 April 2014
Last updated 30 June 2025 show all updates

  1. Updated Welsh version of the form

  2. Added large print forms

  3. Question E1 has been updated.

  4. Added Welsh language version of the page

  5. Uploaded new version of the Welsh form

  6. Added guidance notes for small claims and mediation appointments.

  7. Added Welsh translation of form N180

  8. Updated form N180 to include question on mandatory mediation for claims of less than £10,000.

  9. Added an updated Welsh version of the N180 form.

  10. Questions on the use of Welsh by witnesses in court, for giving evidence and for producing documents in court have been added. These questions are under the 'Other information' section.

  11. Uploaded a new large print version of N180.

  12. Uploaded new versions of the form

  13. First published.

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