Civil procedure deadline
Small claims directions questionnaire deadline calculator
For the small claims track, the encoded directions questionnaire period is 14 days after service of the notice of proposed allocation. Check the date specified in the notice before relying on the calculation.
Rule reviewed
At a glance
What the calculator applies
- Period
- 14 days
- Trigger
- Service of the notice of proposed allocation
- Direction
- Forward from service of the notice
- Counting method
- 14 clear days; the service day is excluded
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How the date is counted
14 clear days; the service day is excluded
All calendar days count because the period exceeds five days. A deadline ending on a court closure day moves under CPR 2.8(5).
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Exceptions and matter facts
- The notice issued by the court states the operative filing date and must be checked.
- A different period applies to the fast, intermediate and multi-track routes.
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