Dictionary

particulars of claim

document setting out the case of the claimant (=person who brings an action in a court) and the specific facts relied upon The particulars of claim were filed and served on the defendant (=person against whom action is brought).

Other

  • statement of claim

Phrase Bank

  • The particulars of claim must contain certain information.
  • Permission was granted to amend the particulars of claim.
  • The defendant failed to answer the particulars of claim.

Additional Notes

  • According to the Civil Procedure Rules in the UK, the particulars of claim must be served on the defendant with the claim form. They include details of what is being claimed, the facts surrounding the case, any supporting law and the amount of damages being claimed.